Maral Mahon Semi Cured Cheese

Description

WHAT IS MAHON CHEESE?

Mahon cheese manufacturing process in Menorca follows very old practices handed down from fathers to sons and still carried out today. At Quesos Maral they continue to use both morning and evening milk each day, making the cheese as they go along.

Unlike other kinds of Mahon manufactured in plastic moulds, imitating the square shape, at Maral all cheeses are moulded individually by hand ladling the curds in cotton cloths pressing the cheese on several occasions. This takes more time but is the best way to make an authentic Mahon cheese.

Our semi-cured Mahon cheese from Maral has a lactic, clean, and fruity aroma. Slightly acidic at first, with hints of butter. The rind is moist, cava-like. The palate is very buttery, somewhat sticky, and has a certain melting character (good solubility). The granularity is fine, with a slight grainy sensation. Initially, a pleasant acidity dominates, mixed with buttery notes, and an aftertaste reminiscent of nuts (raw hazelnuts) with that characteristic saline touch.

Serve with quince paste, Mahon cheese works really well melted on a burger.