Spanish Cheese Assortment (2 pound) by igourmet.com
from: igourmet
Price: $39.99 as of 07/30/2010 22:46 EDT
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Address: spain
Binding: Misc.
Brand: igourmet
Country: spain
Label: igourmet
Manufacturer: igourmet
Publisher: igourmet
Size: 2 pound
Studio: igourmet
Features:- Assortment of four Spanish cheeses
- Manchego, Mahon Reserva, Idiazabal and Murcia al Vino
- Each cheese is an 8 ounce package
- Imported from Spain
- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
You sense it immediately - the heady aromas, the intensely fulfilling textures, and the vibrant flavors of Spain's artisan cheese tradition. Different milks, a diverse terrain, and unique cheese making techniques all play a role in the subtle differences in each cheese's color, texture, and flavor. We have selected four of our favorites for this sampler:- Manchego - Spain's most famous cheese, made entirely from pure La Mancha sheep's milk. Manchego is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its satisfyingly grainy texture. This pasteurized version is aged for three months. (8 oz.)
- Mahon - This firm cow's milk cheese comes from the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean. This version has been aged for three months, developing a rich tanginess and fragrant aroma. (8 oz.)
- Idiazabal - Smooth, rich and satisfyingly sharp, Idiazabal is a smoked sheep's milk cheese that gives off a warming rustic scent. It is the quintessential cheese of the Basque country in Northern Spain. (8 oz.)
- Murcia al Vino - This 100% goat's milk cheese from Murcia is bathed in red Spanish wine, making this product a wine-and-cheese party all by itself! We love how the smooth goat's milk compliments the fruity wine aroma. (8 oz.)
This assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts of cheese.- Please note that any item temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar item of equal value.
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Average Rating: 
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My iGourmet order arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The Spanish cheeses are expensive, but of incredible quality and flavor. A quick web search will turn up some fantastic ways to eat each cheese, ranging from marinated in olive oil and herbs (Idiazabal), to served with dried fruits and nuts (Mahon), diced and added to a tomato-based salad (Murcia al Vino), and even coated and fried (Manchego). I definitely recommend picking things that will highlight the flavors of each cheese rather than ... Read More
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My husband lived in Spain for a few years and was missing all of the yummy food he ate there, so we ordered this cheese. We were blown away by how great they tasted, and my husband loved that they were REAL spanish cheeses! We'll be ordering this assortment again!
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I sent this to my in-laws for Christmas (they are major cheese hounds) and they were VERY happy with it. This was apparently a big hit with the extended family on the west coast.
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We loved the assortment and it was ended up being more cheese than we had expected. The quality was excellent -- the manchego took us back to the wheel of cheese we bought on our honeymoon! Perfect with some pecans in honey. We'd definitely buy this again.
The only complaint is that it was fairly warm when we got it. It was a mild day but not hot, and I'm concerned that the cheese might have melted on a warmer day or if the box had been out in the sun for longer than it was.
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I am a huge fan of Manchego cheese, so I ordered this sampler as an indulgence for my husband and myself. It was delicious, and well worth the price. If you're considering this, go ahead and purchase. You won't be disappointed.
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