Temporarily out of stock
Source
Navarra
Mark: Kortariko Gasna
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The smoked Idiazabal cheese from Infernuko shepherd is matured and made with raw milk from latxa sheep, following the strict regulations of the protected designation of origin Idiazabal cheese. This cheese won two stars at the Great Taste Awards in London. It is a smoked cheese with a medium intensity aroma, fruity, and clean wool notes. In the mouth, it is a very tasty and powerful cheese with a slight spicy touch. The Infernuko Gasna cheese is one of the most outstanding and award-winning Idiazabal cheeses from the Kortaria Cheese Factory, under the direction of Julen Arburua, one of the youngest farmers and a clear example of how shepherding is a viable alternative. It is a great reference for artisan cheese making in Spain. The cheese factory is located in the Orabidea neighborhood of Lekaroz, in the Valley of Baztan, in the northernmost part of Navarra. The cheese factory is a dream and a life project that has lasted and continues to endure for many years. It is a family farm that has always taken special care in breeding and caring for the livestock. In 2015, they went from selling milk to making cheeses. Since then, the cheese factory has accumulated more than 20 awards. Great Taste Awards 2019 star winner.