Produced in the heart of the Noord-Holland region, this cheese benefits from a unique microclimate, where the salty soil of the polders lends the milk a distinctive natural creaminess. The 50-week maturation transforms the paste into a robust delicacy, and its dark color conceals a complexity of flavors that gradually unfold, offering an immersion into the tradition of great aged cheeses.
Aroma and taste
The taste is intense and robust, offering a wealth of salted caramel and roasted nut notes.
Serving recommendations
It is the undisputed star of any gourmet platter. It is recommended to cut it into irregular (Russian) pieces to highlight its crystallized structure. It pairs perfectly with pecans, dried figs, or a red onion jam.
Wine pairings:
It pairs wonderfully with full-bodied and structured red wines, such as a barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon or a Bordeaux-style blend. It can also be enhanced by a Port wine or a sweet white dessert wine.
Tasting: It is recommended to remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to release its full bouquet of aromas.
Shelf life: Best consumed within 30 days from the packaging date.
Ingredients:
Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, lactic cultures, rennet.
Nutritional values (per 100g)
Energy value - 1000 kcal
Fats - 25.45 g
of which saturated fatty acids - 52.14 g
Carbohydrates - 478 g
of which sugars - 521 g
Proteins - 452 g
Salt - 12 g
