Cheese and Charcuterie Flashcards

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Idiazabel

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Unpasteurized
Sheep
Spain - Basque
Aged 2-10 months
LOOK: pale yellow w/ dark rind
TASTE: ‘funky’ | full flavor

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Mahon

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Pasteurized
Cow
Spain - Minorca
Aging: 4 mo

LOOK: Pale yellow with orange rind & holes
TASTE: Amazing flavor with nutty finish - similar to cheddar

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Manchego

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Pasteurized
Sheep
Spain - Castilla
Aging: 6 mo

LOOK: White with Darker Rind
TASTE: Buttery | Great consistency | Sheepy finish

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Cabra Romero

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Pasteurized
Goat
Spain - Murcia
Aging: 3 mo

LOOK: White with Lavender
TASTE: Lavender Aroma - Incredible flavor
PAIR: Rioja or Albarino

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Smokin Goat

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Pasteurized
Goat
Spain - Islas Canarias
Aging: 15 Days

LOOK: White with Orange hues on rind
TASTE: Toasted Notes, NOT overly smoky
PAIR: Spanish Sidra

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Drunken Goat

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Pasteurized
Goat
Spain - Murcia
Aging: 78 Days

LOOK: White with Purple Rind
TASTE: Great Balance
PAIR: Medium Reds

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Cana de Cabra

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Valdeon

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Jamon Serrano

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Spain - Castilla
Aging: 12-20 mo

LOOK: Very similar to Prosciutto
TASTE:

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Sobrasada

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US - California
Aging: 12-20 mo

LOOK: Sausage without Liner
TASTE: Smoky, Rich, Pimenton

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Fuet

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Spain - Catalunya

** May contain dairy

LOOK: Round, Small
TASTE: Sweet | Mild in Spice

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Sopressata

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US - California
Aging: 12-20 mo

LOOK: Large Salami w Peppercorn
TASTE: Classic

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Chorizo Picante

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Spain - La Rioja

LOOK: Brighter red in appearance
TASTE: Smoked paprika, garlic - not Mexican food spicy

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Salchichon de Vic

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Spain - Catalonia

LOOK: Brighter red with white Spots
TASTE: Mild, peppery flavors

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Speck

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Italy - Alto Adige
Aging: 6 mo

LOOK:
TASTE:

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