Onetik Ossau Iraty (OH-soh ee-rah-TEE) is a smooth, semi-hard cheese with distinctly nutty flavours and lingering caramel sweetness. Its earthy, aromatic rind is typical of ewe’s and goat’s milk cheeses made in the Pyrénées. The floral aftertaste is reminiscent of the pastures of wildflowers and fresh grass in the region.
A little history about Ossau Iraty
Onetik Ossau Iraty is made in the rugged mountains known as the Basque region, on the border between France and Spain. The black- and red-faced Manech ewes, which are renowned for their magnificent curled horns, are milked twice each day from the end of Spring to early Autumn. Agour collects the milk directly from the farmers every day, then transforms it into cheese using a combination of modern methods and respect for tradition. The method used to make Ossau Iraty AOC is claimed to be one of the oldest surviving and dates back at least 4000 years.
The title says it all – it's my favourite cheese. Nutty, lovely texture, delicious with a slice of pear or apple or on its own. I always blanche when the pic on the website bears the legend 'SOLD OUT'.
We're so glad to bring a smile to your dial Pamela. Onetik Ossau Iraty is one of those cheeses not everyone nominates as a favourite but clearly you are a woman of great taste. Thnaks for your on point review.
The title says it all – it's my favourite cheese. Nutty, lovely texture, delicious with a slice of pear or apple or on its own. I always blanche when the pic on the website bears the legend 'SOLD OUT'.
We're so glad to bring a smile to your dial Pamela. Onetik Ossau Iraty is one of those cheeses not everyone nominates as a favourite but clearly you are a woman of great taste. Thnaks for your on point review.
