Azeitão Cheese DOP

Cured semi-soft sheep’s cheese with a smooth, buttery texture and a white to slightly yellowish color. Made from raw sheep’s milk and coagulated with thistle flower (Cynara cardunculus L.), it offers an authentic flavor that balances spiciness, acidity, and saltiness a true expression of the Azeitão region’s rich cheesemaking tradition.

Its distinctive character comes from the unique pastures of the area and the use of natural thistle as a coagulant, resulting in a cheese of remarkable aroma and depth, soft yet full of personality.

Origin
Azeitão, Portugal.

Ingredients
Raw sheep’s milk, thistle flower extract, salt.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed at room temperature to fully appreciate its creamy texture and aromatic complexity. Perfect with rustic bread and full-bodied wines.

Storage
Keep refrigerated between 0°C and 10°C. Once opened, wrap properly to maintain freshness.

Weight
Approx. 250g

Shelf Life
(Check packaging)

Nutritional Value (per 100 g)
Energy: 1261 kJ / 304 kcal
Fat: 24 g (of which saturated: 19 g)
Carbohydrates: 7.8 g (of which sugars: 7.8 g)
Protein: 14.19 g
Salt: 1.57 g