Vicente Pastor Zamorano Gran Reserva D.O.P.
Location: Zamora, Castilla y León
Less well known than the Manchego, these ewes´ milk cheeses come from Zamora and are made with milk from the Churra and Castellana sheep. Shepherding is more common in Zamora than in other areas of Castilla and this care is generally reflected in the quality and character of the milk. Sweet but meaty, hints of nuts and white chocolate.- 2.75 kg priced by kg (2 units per case)ref: CH05205
Frequently asked questions
Dairy and cheesemaker:
Félix Pastor at Vicente Pastor Quesería Artesanal
Made in:
Zamora
Milk:
Raw ewes’ milk,
Type of cheese:
Hard, cured Manchego style with typical basket-weave rind
Breed:
Churra and the Castellana sheep
Aged:
Gran Reserva: 12 months
Taste Description:
Meaty and milky with a clean, slightly waxy taste
Storage and care:
Keep at below 8º, cover the cut face once opened
Serving suggestions / pairings:
Excellent with membrillo (quince paste). Eat at room temperature.
Prizes:
Gran Reserva: Golds in the World Cheese Awards 2006 and 2007
Gran Reserva: Best Spanish Cheese in the World Cheese Awards 2006
Key points:
• A good alternative to a Manchego
• The high quality of the milk is due to the sheeps’ diet being supplemented with traditional crops such as cereals, pulses and vine cuttings.
• Shepherding and transhumance have a far stronger presence in Zamora than in other areas of Castilla and the skill of the shepherd reflects in the quality and character of the milk. This means that the individuality and quality of the final product can be appreciated to a far greater extent.
• A small family dairy that produces a traditional cheese of the highest quality.
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