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Azeitao is a handcrafted cheese produced at the base of the Arrabida Mountains. It is made with raw sheep's milk, salt and, rather than using rennet, it is coagulated with the thistle flower. The small 250g rounds have a strong, earthy aroma and a golden rind that opens to a pale yellow satin pate with a rich, creamy texture and a sweet, slightly piquant flavor. As the cheeses ages, the interior becomes drier and more dense giving way to deeper flavors and aromas. It is one of the most expensive cheeses in Europe.

Azeitao Cheese