Cheese Night

Rich, earthy, hint of bitterness. Cut off top, scoop and share like a Vacherin. Traditional Torta. Winner: Silver at the World Cheese Awards 2023 There is a tradition in south-west Spain, and over the border in Portugal, of making ewes' milk cheeses using cardoon thistle rennet, resulting in  full-bodied cheeses with a soft, sometimes liquid interior. Queserías de Barros makes an excellent example using the milk of the indigenous Merino sheep. The cheese has an earthy aroma and the soft paste is creamy, rich, salty and full flavoured with a hint of bitterness on the finish. Leave it out of the fridge at least for an hour before eating to warm up and enjoy the gooey centre with breadsticks or crudités.  To learn more about this incredible cheese, watch the video here. Net weight: wedge approx 200g

This simple quince spread is made from quinces (58%) and sugar and nothing more, all of them sourced in Spain. It can be used as a spread like a jam, add sweetness to savoury recipes or, in the classic Spanish tradition, be eaten with Manchego cheese.

Bakeries in Galicia have long made products that would last on board of ships. Dried biscuits containing very little water were amongst the foods which were taken on most voyages. These traditional biscuits are still made, but now primarily to taste good. Round and crunchy, these biscuits have a mild taste of olive oil.

Bakeries in Galicia have long made products that would last on board ships. Dried biscuits containing very little water were amongst the foods which were taken on most voyages. These traditional biscuits are still made, but now primarily to taste good. The butter in the recipe gives a lovely richness to the crisp biscuit.

Tortas Gaviño have been making our olive oil biscuits for years and we recently decided to switch to their branding. The packaging may have changed but the biscuits are exactly the same taste and quality. The olive oil torta, a flat, unleavened biscuit, was first invented several hundred years ago to provide an easily portable snack for stagecoach passengers passing through the city of Seville. Now made in several different flavours, the biscuit with rosemary is herby, crisp and flaky and is excellent eaten with cheese. Contains 6 tortas per pack

The olive oil torta, a flat, unleavened biscuit, was first invented several hundred years ago to provide an easily portable snack for stagecoach passengers passing through the city of Seville. Made in several different flavours, the traditional biscuit is sweet, crisp and flaky with a mild taste of anise. Contains 6 tortas per pack

These small fruit wheels from Paiarrop are made only using two ingredients: pressed whole dried Pajarero figs and Marcona almonds. Pajarero figs are produced in Extremadura and they are recognised for their rich sweet flavour, their delicate skins and succulent juicy texture. The Marcona almonds are the very best that Mediterranean Spain produces: plump, creamy and rich in oil for extra flavour.  Sweet and fragrant figs, plump oil-rich almonds melded in an iconic Spanish accompaniment to cheese.

These small fruit wheels from Paiarrop are made only using two ingredients: pressed whole pitted Deglet Nour dates and Marcona almonds. The Marcona almonds are the very best that Mediterranean Spain produces: moist, and rich in oil for extra flavour. Dates are full of energy and fibre so they are a very healthy sweet snack. This wheel is ideal eaten thinly sliced on its own, or as an accompaniment to a Spanish cheese board.

Dry yet fruity, apple, pear, banana & mango with hints of citrus. Easy drinking, light eating wine. Expressive. Aromas of apple, banana and mango. Palate is juicy and smooth. Good with seafood and fish. 13.5% Alcohol

Ripe black fruit, tobacco nose, rich, rounded, structured yet open. Great value for an elegant wine. Intense aromas of ripe red fruits and oak. Rich and rounded on the palate. An abundance of fruit with soft tannins. Enjoy it with mature Manchego. Ingredients: 100% Tempranillo grapes. 13.5% alc vol. Contains SULPHITES

Fruit basket of berries, cherries and apricots with tree bark. Smooth dessert wine. A classic Spanish dessert red. Fruity and juicy thanks to a beautiful acidity. Pairs remarkably well with fresh cheeses like Luna Negra. The best alternative to port. Ingredients: 100% Monastrell grapes. 15% alcohol. Contains SULPHITES