Santa Marta
| The Meseta 12-Month Aged Sheep Cheese by Santa Marta is a Manchego-style hard cheese from Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, made from pasteurized milk blended from Merina, Assaf, Lacaune, and Manchega sheep. Aged 12 months, it has a firm, friable texture with tyrosine crystals, and an intense flavor of toasted nuts, caramel, and a spicy finish. Animal rennet is used, and lysozyme prevents bacterial spoilage. Its terroir produces milk with high fat and protein. Typical pairings include Tempranillo wine, sherry, and sweet accompaniments like quince paste. The cheese’s rind bears traditional basket patterns honoring ancient practices. | |
| Country | Spain |
| Milk | Sheep |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Firm, Friable, Crystalline |
| Flavor Profile | Intense, Nutty, Piquant |
| Wine Pairings | Tempranillo, Sherry, Verdejo |
| Beer Pairings: | Brown Ale, Porter, Stout, Barleywine |
| Food Pairings: | Membrillo, Marcona Almonds, Serrano Ham, Chorizo, Honey, Figs |
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