Naked Goat DOP (Murcia Curado DOP) - 8oz Wedge (approx)
1075
Naked Goat DOP (Murcia Curado DOP) - 8oz Wedge (approx)
1075
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This fabulous 6-month-aged goat cheese from Spain is produced with Murciana goat’s milk. Naked Goat® is mild with a sweet finish, making it an ideal intro goat cheese. It is also perfect for melting. For cheese plates, pair with almonds in honey, Mantovane Mostarda and a crisp white wine.
| CHEESE TYPE | Semi-hard |
| MILK TYPE | Pasteurized goat |
| BREED | Murciana goat |
| ORIGIN | Jumilla, Murcia, Spain |
| AGING | 6 months |
| SHELF LIFE | 6 months |
| INGREDIENTS | Pasteurized Murciana Goat’s Milk, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Rennet, Cheese Cultures. |
| APPEARANCE | Six pound wheel with a smooth, pale yellow rind. The cheese is milky white with very small eyes throughout the paste. |
| FLAVOR | Overall, the flavor starts off creamy and mild. The sweet and tangy finish becomes more pronounced with age. |
| KEY POINTS | Mild and sweet, Naked Goat® is a perfect gateway goat cheese for those wary of pungency or chalkiness. This DOP cheese (Murcia Curado) starts out with Murciana goat’s milk, which is higher in fat and protein and contributes to the richness of the cheese. |
| HISTORY | Central Quesera Montesinos began as a smaller dairy in Jumilla and is now Spain’s top producer. Together with Forever Cheese they have worked to make the region’s Murciana goat milk cheeses the country’s best. They offer us an unparalleled selection of their cheeses to bring to you, including the DOP Naked Goat®. |
| HANDLING | Keep cool. When sampling, allow to reach room temperature. |
| SERVINGS | While Naked Goat® makes a great addition to any cheese plate paired with green olives and a handful of Marcona almonds, it is also perfect for melting. Pair with a crisp unoaked Sauvignon Blanc. |