Ossau Iraty Arriou AOP

Ossau Iraty AOP

Ossau Iraty is a French semi hard ewe's milk cheese made in the South-West of France and protected by an appellation of origin. Ossau Iraty has a luscious ivory paste and a taste that encapsulates the sweet, buttery flavours that a great sheep's milk cheese can deliver.

Country of origin: France
Region, town: Basque Country
Source of milk: Sheep's Milk
Texture: Semi Hard cheese
Flavour: fruity, herbaceous and nutty
Aging time: minimum 80 days

Serving Suggestion: Why not enjoy this Ossau Iraty cheese like the locals in Basque Country and pair it with some black cherry jam and baguette. 

Wine Pairing: Ossau Iraty cheese is complimented by a full-bodied, fruity red like, Zinfandel, Tempranillo or Syrah.