São Miguel Cheese

The Facts:

Country: Portugal
Milk Type: Pasteurized Cow
Age: 2-3 months

Tasting Notes:

Produced on the island of São Miguel, where cows graze in pastures 365 days a year, São Miguel Cheese is a semi-firm cheese with strong, clean flavour and aroma.

Commonly known as the "black rind cheese", it is aged for a minimum of 9 months, to develop its characteristic flavour and texture.

Flavours are salty and slightly spicy.

Pair with sparkling wine, Chardonnay.

Our cheese mongers hand cut every cheese to order. We will always try to cut the exact weight ordered, however your piece might be slightly over or under the amount listed. But please know that we cut it freshly and specifically for you.

If you order several cheeses, we will usually make up for shortcomings on weight, if any, on the other cheeses ordered.

All cheeses are wrapped in special cheese paper and sealed to preserve freshness during transit.

Every order includes all the necessary thermal packaging and ice packs required for current weather conditions. Our main focus is getting the freshest product delivered to your door.