SOFT EWES´ MILK CHEESE. TORTA DEL CASAR DOP. “GRAN CASAR”

TORTA DEL CASAR DOP. “GRAN CASAR” (800 gr, 540 gr and 400 gr).

Torta del Casar is catalogued as one of the best cheeses of the world, it is a hand-crafted cheese with an original and unique flavour.  

Torta del Casar is made from raw milk of Merina ewes and vegetal rennet (thistle).

During its maturation process goes through an intense proteolysis until it turns into a soft paste, very creamy.  

It is a round shaped cheese, little curved, with a thin, smooth and yellowish rind, which keeps a soft, spreadable and creamy paste inside.  

Maturation for a period of at least 60 days. Extra fatty cheese. Temperature no higher than 12ºC (ideally 5-12ºC). To be consumed between 60 and 120 days.

Gold Medal. World Cheese Awards 2017. UK.

Super Gold. World Cheese Awards 2016. Spain.

Cincho Gold. Premios Cincho International 2016. Spain.

Best Sheep Cheese. Feria Nacional del Queso. Trujillo 2015.