La Antigua sheep cheese gran reserva: the intensity of time well made
La Antigua traditional sheep cheese gran reserva is a tribute to time, patience and the most authentic cheesemaking tradition.
Made in Castilla y León with raw sheep’s milk, this cheese matures for more than 12 months in the cellar, developing a unique personality that only great cheeses achieve.
It is a hard, intense and profound cheese. A true gran reserva.
What makes it unique?
- Raw sheep’s milk → maximum expression of dairy flavor
- Maturation of more than 12 months → intensity and aromatic complexity
- Artisanal production with no preservatives
- Natural rind with mold bloom → total authenticity
- Traditional cellar aging process
A cheese with no shortcuts. Only time and excellence.
Flavor and texture profile
This gran reserva offers a powerful, enveloping experience:
- Texture: firm, dry and compact
- Color: intense ivory with natural evolution
- Aroma: deep, with mature lactic notes
- Flavor: intense, persistent, with saline and slightly spicy nuances
During maturation:
- it loses whey
- it concentrates flavor
- it develops complexity
The result is a cheese with a long finish and great character.
A cheese with a cellar soul
This cheese recalls the great classics of Spanish cheesemaking tradition: pieces that mature slowly, without haste, in natural conditions.
The mold bloom on its rind is not a defect: it is a mark of authenticity.
Each piece is unique, the result of the work of master cheesemakers who respect the product’s timing.
How to enjoy it (gourmet experience)
To enjoy it at its best:
- Serve it at room temperature
- Break or cut into thick flakes
- Let it unfold slowly on the palate
Recommended pairings:
- Reserva or gran reserva red wines
- Long-aged wines
- Rustic bread or sourdough bread
- Intense extra virgin olive oil
Perfect at the end of a meal or as the star of a platter of aged cheeses.
A cheese for demanding palates
La Antigua gran reserva sheep cheese is ideal if you are looking for:
- Intense cheeses with character
- Products with long maturation
- Authentic and persistent flavors
- Premium gourmet experiences
It is not a mild cheese.
It is a cheese that commands respect.
Technical sheet
- Milk type: Raw sheep’s milk
- Maturation: +12 months
- Texture: Hard, firm, with whey loss
- Flavor: Intense, salty, with lactic and spicy notes
- Production: Artisanal, without preservatives
- Origin: Spain
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Raw sheep’s milk, natural rennet, salt, lactic ferments
Allergens: Contains milk
Storage and consumption
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC
- Best before the date indicated
- Keep well wrapped once opened
Nutritional information (per 100 g)
- Energy: 1860 kJ / 449 kcal
- Fat: 37,2 g (saturates 26,6 g)
- Carbohydrates: <1 g
- Protein: 26,3 g
- Salt: 1,71 g