Queijaria Almeida Ovelha à Cabreira Sheep's Milk Cheese

Ovelha à Cabreira is a cured sheep's milk cheese from Queijaria Almeida, a Portuguese cheese dairy. Sheep's milk is the backbone of Portugal's cheese tradition, and this is a generous cheese to put in the middle of the table and cut as you go.

Flavour and texture

Portuguese cured sheep's cheeses are rich and full, with a buttery, slightly tangy taste and a lingering savoury finish. The paste is firm and smooth, and the flavour gets deeper near the rind.

Food pairing

Cut thick slices and serve with presunto, olives and a basket of bread. Add quince paste or fig jam for a sweet contrast. Pour an Alentejo or Dão red, or a glass of tawny Port with the last pieces.

About Queijaria Almeida

Queijaria Almeida is a Portuguese cheesemaker with a range built around cured sheep's milk cheeses, including mixed sheep and cow's milk wheels and versions with truffle or presunto.

Good to know

• Keep refrigerated in cheese or waxed paper, and take it out 30 to 60 minutes before serving
• Cured Portuguese sheep's milk cheese
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