Casa de Mendevil
| MILK TYPE | Pasteurized cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | Minho - Northwest of Portugal |
| Consistency | Soft |
| Rind | Washed |
| Aging | > 60 days |
| Flavour | Melting mouthfeel and quite a bit of fruitiness |
| Weight (average) |
1,1 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
Casa de Mendevil Velho
| MILK TYPE | Pasteurized cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | Minho - Northwest of Portugal |
| Consistency | Semi-hard |
| Rind | Washed, covered with red pepper and wine emulsion |
| Aging | > 90 days |
| Flavour | Mild and buttery |
| Weight (average) |
1,1 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
S. Jorge DOP 3 Meses
| MILK TYPE | Raw cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | S. Jorge Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Semi-hard |
| Rind | Pressed with a yellowish paraffin coating |
| Aging | > 3 months |
| Flavour | Mellow, becoming full flavoured and spicy |
| Weight (average) |
10 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
S. Jorge DOP 4 Meses
| MILK TYPE | Raw cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | S. Jorge Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Semi-hard |
| Rind | Pressed with a yellowish paraffin coating |
| Aging | > 4 months |
| Flavour | Full flavored with some lightly peppery undertones |
| Weight (average) |
10 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
S. Jorge DOP 7 Meses
| MILK TYPE | Raw cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | S. Jorge Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Hard |
| Rind | Pressed with a yellowish paraffin coating and a crumbly texture |
| Aging | > 7 months |
| Flavour | Full flavored with piquant notes |
| Weight (average) |
10 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
Açoreano
| MILK TYPE | Raw cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Microbial rennet |
| Region | Flores Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Semi-hard |
| Rind | Pale straw-yellow color |
| Aging | > 90 days |
| Flavour | clean bouquet with a slightly spicy |
| Weight (average) |
9 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
Graciosa
| MILK TYPE | Raw cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | Graciosa Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Semi-hard |
| Rind | Pale straw-yellow color |
| Aging | > 9 months |
| Flavour | Strong, mellow when young, becoming full when aged |
| Weight (average) |
9 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
S. Miguel
| MILK TYPE | Pasteurized cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | S. Miguel Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Hard |
| Rind | Pressed with a crumbly texture and covered with a black paraffin |
| Aging | > 9 months |
| Flavour | clean bouquet with a sweet piquant finish |
| Weight (average) |
9 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
Açorilhas
| MILK TYPE | Raw cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | Pico Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Semi-hard |
| Rind | Pale straw-yellow color |
| Aging | > 90 days |
| Flavour | Mellow when young and full with aging |
| Weight (average) |
9 Kg |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
Pico DOP
| MILK TYPE | Raw cow’s milk |
|---|---|
| Rennet | Animal rennet |
| Region | Pico Island – Azores archipelago |
| Consistency | Soft |
| Rind | Washed and yellowish-white color |
| Aging | > 28 days |
| Flavour | Very smooth and slightly salty |
| Weight (average) |
700g |
CHEESE COMPANIONS
