Region: Catalonia

A new cheese from respected producer Bauma, Carrat is made from goat’s milk curd with the texture of yogurt that is gently poured into squared molds called “carrats.” They are turned the next day, then salted and aged for 3-4 weeks with a light food charcoal covering. A bloomy charcoal rind gives way to a…

The name of this cheese comes from the area of La Garrotxa, in the province of Gerona (Cataluña). Garrotxa fell into extinction for a number of years, but this old-style DOP certified cheese was revived by Catalonian cheesemakers dedicated to traditional production methods. The environmental conditions of the region naturally foster the growth of grey-blue…

Quixart’s Pau is a Sant Mateu cheese, which means it is a pasteurized goat’s milk cheese of orange color due to the unique rind. His milk comes only from his own herd and the area’s natural flora comprises much of the goats’ diet and imparts a unique savory flavor to his cheese. He ages it…