Located in south of Spain, facing to the Mediterranean and Atlantic ocean, the African continent can be observed from the top of Straits of Gibraltar at the boundary of two seas. Its summer is hot and the sun shines radiantly. It has a typical Mediterranean climate with few rainy days throughout the year. It remains long lasted dominant by Muslim and has many of them can be seen at the tourist places such as Alhambra palace in Granada and mezquita in Córdoba. Famous Spanish culture such as flamenco and bull fighting are originated from Andalucía.
By macerating cured cheese in Pedro Ximenez wine, the cheese has slight aroma of sweet "Pedro Ximenez".
Milk | Goat Milk |
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Type | Wash |
Weight | Approx. 500g(undetermined) |
Quantity | 12pc/case |
Recommended wine | Pedro Ximenez, Red wine |
Recommended accompaniment | Best for appetizer Good with fresh grape and dry nuts |
Produced in Malaga, Andalusia. In Andalusia, there is a variety of endemic animal which has been adopting local climate and geography. Milk of such animals which are grown in grassland and bush is reputed as superior milk and many hand-made cheeses have been produced from the old.
Queso al Pedro Ximenez is produced by one of representing milk, goat milk from Ma Lagueha. By macerating cured cheese in Pedro Ximenez for a week, this flinty cheese has mild sour taste of goat milk and slight aroma of Pedro Ximenez.