Artisan Aged Sheep’s Milk Cheese, Calaveruela
Technical sheet:
Ingredients: Sheep’s milk. Type: Hard, pressed paste, natural rind
Fat content: 35%
Ageing: 4 months
Sharpness: Medium
Producer: Calaveruela
Origin: Córdoba (Spain)
Tasting note: On the palate, this is a rounded cheese, with no sharp edges in its flavor or aromas, and notes of countryside and hay from grazing.
Pairing: We would pair it with aged and reserva red wines and, alternatively, it can also be paired with extra virgin olive oils, almond oils, pistachios or walnuts.
The benefits of sheep’s milk cheese
It provides a great deal of energy and protein, essential for our body and for keeping muscles strong. Protein concentration varies depending on how long the cheese has been aged; more mature cheeses have a higher proportion.
High in minerals, especially iron, calcium, phosphorus and zinc. Ideal for helping prevent anemia, osteoporosis and decalcification. It also helps strengthen hair, skin and teeth.
It contains B vitamins, which are very important for proper metabolic function. These vitamins are eliminated through urine, so daily intake is highly recommended. Sheep’s milk cheese is also a great source of vitamins A, D and E.
It is more digestible. Cheese is easier to digest than milk and, in turn, sheep’s milk contains less lactose than cow’s milk. It is therefore suitable for people with intolerance, especially the more mature cheeses. In addition, it is gluten-free, so it can also be enjoyed by people with celiac disease.
The fatty acids in sheep’s milk cheese (omega-3 and linoleic acid) are essential for growth and beneficial for the cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems, as well as having anticancer properties.