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

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

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

Note: the bark is not suitable for consumption.

São Jorge cheese g. U. (Protected Designation of Origin) is one of Portugal's most famous 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 taken up by people of Flemish origin who had experience in producing foods 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 that determine the climate and vegetation of the island's pastures through the raw milk used, so that the product has been awarded and certified with DOP status .