Artikaas
| Artikaas Vintage Lot 18 is an 18-month aged Gouda from Friesland, Netherlands, made from pasteurized Holstein-Friesian cow’s milk sourced under rigorous meadow-grazing and sustainability standards. Adhering to EU PGI guidelines, it uses animal rennet and the traditional washed-curd process. The cheese is firm, low in moisture, and features an ochre hue, crystalline texture, and complex flavors of caramel, nuts, and umami. It is highly recognized, winning top global cheese awards. Its shelf-stability, culinary versatility, and deep ties to Dutch terroir and tradition distinguish it as a world-class, premium artisan cheese. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Firm yet Soluble |
| Flavor Profile | Burnt Caramel, Butterscotch, Toasted Walnuts, Pecan, Brown Butter |
| Wine Pairings | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah / Shiraz, Riesling (Spätlese), Tawny Port, Oloroso Sherry |
| Beer Pairings: | Amber Ale, Belgian Dubbel, Stout, Porter, Barleywine |
| Food Pairings: | Crisp Apples, Grapes, Dried Fruits, Toasted walnuts, Pecans, Marcona almonds, Apple butter, Fig jam, Coarse-grain mustard, Prosciutto, Salami |
News
Artikaas, based in the Netherlands, excels in creating award-winning Dutch cheeses, including Gouda varieties like the Vintage Lot 18 and Holy Sheep. Celebrated for balancing traditional methods with modern techniques, they commit to quality and sustainability. Known globally through awards, Artikaas shares the Dutch cheese passion worldwide.
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