Oveja de Sasamón Semicurado cheese

Oveja de Sasamón Semicurado cheese

Origin

• The semi-artisan Quesos de Sasamón are produced by Hermanos Sadornil Castrillo SL, in Sasamón (León)

Cheese group

• Hard

Milk type

• Unpasteurised ewes' milk from the Churro and Merino breeds

Strength

• Matured for 4-5 months

Shape, weight and size

• Cylinders of 1kg and 2kg

Description

Strong aroma, yellowish in colour with a few small holes and a 'rocky' texture

Suppliers

Only available in Spain, but Quesos de Sasamón have an online shop and may be able to send to other countries.

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