Cheese Azores, aged 12 months / Queijo São Jorge DOP 12 months, 300g

A cheese with a very strong, pure, and spicy aroma. 
The longer it is aged, the stronger the flavor.

For centuries, the best that the island of São Jorge has to offer has been used to create a special aged cheese with a semi-hard consistency. Aged for 12 months, this product has a strong, pure, and slightly spicy aroma.
It is a very versatile cheese that can be enjoyed for culinary purposes (pasta, pizza, salads, gratins, desserts) as well as on a cheese board accompanied by a craft beer or a mature port wine. It is the perfect companion for any time of day.

Note: the rind is not suitable for consumption. 

São Jorge PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese is one of Portugal's best-known products, and its history is linked to the history of the island itself. Legend has it that cheese production began in the mid-15th century.
Production was started by people of Flemish origin who had experience in the production of food products such as meat, milk, and other derivatives.
Over the years, the traditional production methods have been passed down from generation to generation, preserving the specific characteristics determined by the climate and vegetation of the island's pastures through the raw milk used, making the product excellent and certified with DOP status.