Idiazabal
(ee-DYAH-tha-ball)
Country Spain |
Milk Type Sheep |
Cheese Type Firm |
Wine Merlot |
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Idiazabal hails from the Basque country in Spain. During production, the wheels are lightly smoked over beechwood, hawthorn, or cherry for 10 days, imparting a slight smokey quality that adds wonderfully to the rich, nutty flavor of this sheep's milk cheese. Idiazabal has a firm texture, similar to Zamorano, Roncal, and Manchego, and pairs well with Navarra wines or bigger reds such as Merlot. |
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| COW | SHEEP | GOAT | WASHED RIND | HARD | SOFT+BLOOMY | FIRM |
| CHEDDAR | SEMI-FIRM | RAW MILK | LEAF WRAPPED | SEMI-SOFT | BLUES | MOUNTAIN |