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Remiro Artzai Gazta Idiazabal Cheese

Remiro Gazta/queso

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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

Remiro Gazta/queso is crafted by Remiro Artzai Gazta, an esteemed cheesemaker specializing in Idiazabal cheese. This cheese is made from the raw milk of Latxa sheep, a breed native to the Basque Country and Navarre regions of Spain. Known for its firm texture and slightly sharp, nutty flavor, Idiazabal cheese is traditionally smoked, although non-smoked versions are also available.


The aging process of Idiazabal cheese typically ranges from two to six months, allowing it to develop a rich, complex taste.

About Remiro Artzai Gazta Idiazabal Cheese

Remiro Artzai Gazta is a producer of Idiazabal cheese, a type of cheese made exclusively from the milk of Latxa and Carranzana sheep in the Basque Country and Navarre, Spain. This cheese is known for its smoky flavor, which is a result of the traditional production process that includes smoking the cheese with hawthorn, cherry, or beech wood.


Remiro Artzai Gazta Idiazabal cheese carries a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, ensuring its production adheres to strict geographical and methodological criteria.