Fonte da Bica Goat's Cheese in Olive Oil

This is a Portuguese goat's milk cheese preserved in olive oil, from Fonte da Bica. It is a ready-made aperitif: lift the cheese out of its oil, and the oil does the rest.

Flavour and texture

Keeping small goat's cheeses under olive oil is an old way to preserve them. The oil softens the rind, keeps the paste moist and adds a fruity, peppery note to the fresh, gently tangy goat's milk.

Food pairing

Serve the pieces on toast with a few drops of the oil, add them to a tomato salad, or warm them on pasta. Once the cheese is gone, use the oil for dressings or to dip bread. Pour a chilled Vinho Verde, a Bucelas Arinto or a dry rosé.

About Fonte da Bica

Fonte da Bica is a Portuguese cheese brand. With this goat's cheese it follows a long Mediterranean habit of keeping cheese under good olive oil.

Good to know

• Store in a cool place; once opened, keep the cheese covered with oil in the fridge
• Portuguese goat's milk cheese preserved in olive oil
• A handy gift to bring to a dinner