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Ossau-Iraty

Ossau-Iraty

$ 14.50 USD
$ 14.50 USD
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Ossau-Iraty Pardou Arriou is a classic sheep's milk cheese made in the French Pyrénées in two neighboring provinces: the Ossau Valley in the Bearn, and the wooded hills of Iraty in the French Basque country. Ossau-Iraty is made with the milk of the Manech and Basco-Bearnaise ewes. While it complies with strict "Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée" (AOC) regulations, the shape of each wheel can vary from region to region. Ossau is aged for a minimum of ninety days; we age it further in the Artisanal Premium Cheese caves until its paste has turned a luscious ivory; its fragrance is reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts, and its taste encapsulates the sweet, buttery flavors that a great sheep's milk cheese can deliver. This cheese pairs nicely with many wines, especially Sauvignon Blancs, Madirans, or Merlots. Pairs well with cider.

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  • Please allow 24 hours to receive and process orders, as we cut, wrap, pack, and ship directly to your front door.
  • We only ship orders Monday to Thursday, and do not deliver Saturday or Sunday.
  • Orders placed Thursday to Sunday (or 2-day Air Wednesday) will ship the next Monday.
  • Because our products are perishable, all orders are shipped so they arrive within 1-2 days.

Details

Country of Origin: France
Pronunciation: oh-soh ee-RAH-tee
Milk Type: Sheep milk
Texture: Firm
CheeseClock® Quadrant: Medium
Size: ½ lb. or 1 lb. Wedges
Please note: Because our cheeses are cut by hand exact weights may vary sligthly.
Pairings: Grenache / Garnacha

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The Artisanal CheeseClock®

Medium

Wonderfully textured, nutty and sweet.
Soft to semi-firm, like a mild cow, an aged goat or a sheep milk cheese.
These cheeses pair well with light red wine, rosé wine, lager beer, and rum.

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Fromager Notes and Serving Tags

Each cheese comes with a fromager note (describing the cheese with beverage pairing suggestions) and a cheese serving tag identifying its name, origin and milk type.