From France

Aged for a minimum of 70 days, Istara's Petit Basque is a decadent sheep's milk cheese with a semi-firm texture. Similar in flavor to Manchego, Petit Basque is a creamier, more mild and buttery cheese with a nutty, almost sweet flavor and caramel notes. This mini wheel is also the perfect size to use with a Girolle cheese curler for delicious little curled cheese roses.

• Milk: Pasteurized sheep's milk
• Texture: Semi-firm, with a creamy, buttery texture
• Size: 1.5 lb wheel
• Origin: France
• Flavor and Fragrance Profile: Buttery and sweet, with a mild earthy aroma.
• Suggested Applications: Delicious as a snacking cheese, or on a charcuterie board with berries and nuts. An excellent melting cheese, also delicious in place of nutty swiss or gruyere in a gourmet grilled cheese.
• Suggested Wine Pairings: Pairs well with full red wines like like Cabernet Sauvignon or Tannat wines.