Ossau Iraty 9lb

Ossau-Iraty (OH so ee RAH tee), is produced in southwestern France, in the Northern Basque Country and in B�arn. Its name reflects its geographical location, the Ossau Valley in B�arn and the Iraty Valley in the Northern Basque Country.

With sweet, buttery flavors and an aroma of roasted hazelnuts, Ossau-Iraty is a sheep's milk cheese that can be served before or after dinner. Perfect with a dry white or fruity red wine, it is medium-soft, light in color, and has very complex yet delicately smooth flavors. This cheese tastes slightly akin to cow's cheeses of similar texture such as alps cheese.

Ossau-Iraty is complex and includes an edible slightly white-moldy tart rind which adds considerably to the experience. This is a creamy, not bitter, not overly sweet, perhaps slightly nutty cheese with a gentleness and ability to please. It finishes richly and smoothly.

Milk: Sheep's

Origin: Northern Basque Country, France