Cheese and Charcuterie Flashcards
Idiazabel
Unpasteurized
Sheep
Spain - Basque
Aged 2-10 months
LOOK: pale yellow w/ dark rind
TASTE: ‘funky’ | full flavor
Mahon
Pasteurized
Cow
Spain - Minorca
Aging: 4 mo
LOOK: Pale yellow with orange rind & holes
TASTE: Amazing flavor with nutty finish - similar to cheddar
Manchego
Pasteurized
Sheep
Spain - Castilla
Aging: 6 mo
LOOK: White with Darker Rind
TASTE: Buttery | Great consistency | Sheepy finish
Cabra Romero
Pasteurized
Goat
Spain - Murcia
Aging: 3 mo
LOOK: White with Lavender
TASTE: Lavender Aroma - Incredible flavor
PAIR: Rioja or Albarino
Smokin Goat
Pasteurized
Goat
Spain - Islas Canarias
Aging: 15 Days
LOOK: White with Orange hues on rind
TASTE: Toasted Notes, NOT overly smoky
PAIR: Spanish Sidra
Drunken Goat
Pasteurized
Goat
Spain - Murcia
Aging: 78 Days
LOOK: White with Purple Rind
TASTE: Great Balance
PAIR: Medium Reds
Cana de Cabra
Valdeon
Jamon Serrano
Spain - Castilla
Aging: 12-20 mo
LOOK: Very similar to Prosciutto
TASTE:
Sobrasada
US - California
Aging: 12-20 mo
LOOK: Sausage without Liner
TASTE: Smoky, Rich, Pimenton
Fuet
Spain - Catalunya
** May contain dairy
LOOK: Round, Small
TASTE: Sweet | Mild in Spice
Sopressata
US - California
Aging: 12-20 mo
LOOK: Large Salami w Peppercorn
TASTE: Classic
Chorizo Picante
Spain - La Rioja
LOOK: Brighter red in appearance
TASTE: Smoked paprika, garlic - not Mexican food spicy
Salchichon de Vic
Spain - Catalonia
LOOK: Brighter red with white Spots
TASTE: Mild, peppery flavors
Speck
Italy - Alto Adige
Aging: 6 mo
LOOK:
TASTE: