Graviera Naxou Γραβιέρα Νάξου
An aromatic Cycladic hard cheese made mainly from cow milk, celebrated for its buttery melt and mild sweetness.
- Type
- cheese
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- cow milk with sheep and goat
- Where
- Cyclades
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Mild, creamy, and gently sweet with a buttery finish distinct from sheep milk varieties. The texture is firm yet tender and smooth to slice.
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How to buy
Look for pale, uniform wedges with a soft sheen and few small mechanical openings.
Check the label for the PDO symbol indicating genuine production by dairy farmers on Naxos.
The rules in short
Produced on Naxos using cow milk as the primary base, occasionally rounded out with local sheep or goat milk. Aged for at least three months.
Serving ideas
- Diced as a table cheese alongside seasonal grapes
- Grated generously over baked pasta dishes
- Melted over sliced potatoes roasted with herbs
Substitutes
Young Comte, Gouda.
Cooked in
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