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I'll start off with my favorite of all.
Queijo de Azeitão (DOP)
This concentrated round of sheep's milk cheese from Portugal is an earthy, tangy, creamy treat. Made with cardoon thistle rather than traditional animal rennet, Azeitão is named for the village where it was born in the foothills of the Serra da Arribida mountain range in Portugal. The pastures where the sheep of Azeitão graze are lush and covered in herbaceous scrub which gives the milk its characteristic rich flavor. Molded in cloth, Azeitão has a rustic appearance that adds to its romance. The texture ranges from soft and unctuous to firm and chewy. We like to cut open its top and scoop its yellow cream onto slabs of nutty bread. Recently Azeitão was awarded name-protection (Denominação de Origem certification, DOP) which elevates its stature in Portugal and abroad. If you have never tasted Portuguese cheese before, this is a great starting place! One piece weighs approximately 8 ounces.
http://www.saboresdeazeitao.com/queijos/index.htm
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