Mahón Menorca is May's Cheese of the Month
Hailing from Menorca, an island off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea, Mahón is one of the oldest cheese from Spain with ancient techniques dating back to 3,000 BC.
During the production process, the cheese curd is wrapped with a cotton cloth (called a fogasser) and tied with an intricately patterned string (lligam). The cloth wrapping creates a pillow shape. During maturation, the cheese is rubbed with a blend of oil, butter, and paprika, giving Mahón its signature reddish orange rind.
Our aged version is made with raw milk. Mahón has refreshing notes of lemon and brine, followed by a slight hint of earthiness. The texture is firm yet once bitten into, breaks off into a fine powder. It is delicious on its own, or paired with Jamon Iberico.
- Country of Origin: Spain
- Milk Variety: Cow
- Style of Cheese: Hard
- Pasteurised: No
- For pregnant women: No
- Vegetarian: No
As this cheese is hand cut, the weight of the actual piece ordered will be estimated +/- 50g from the stated weight. We will ensure that the total price value of your order will be accurate or slightly in excess.
Note on Cheese of the Month: This cheese is only available on the month specified. If the fulfilment date is outside of the specified month, we may replace with another cheese of similar type/value.
