Combines wonderfully with fresh young white wines, as Ribeiro, or other young Galician red wines such as Mencías.

Region: Galicia

TETILLA pronounced made in the north from Pontevedra in Galicia. It's name literally means teat or nipple, reflecting the shape of the cheese.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk. A soft-ripened Galician cheese buttery and smooth. Creamy paste-like texture. A mild sweet and tangy flavor. One of the mildest cheeses from Spain. Popular with the kids! Serve with crackers, fruit or quince paste. Melts beautifully for sandwiches and macaroni and cheese.

Spanish cheese with pale yellow, ridged rind. It looks like a large, finely ridged fig of breast - hence the name. It has a mellow, fresh lemony taste with a hint of green grass. The consistency is supple with a creamy feel on the palate. This cheese ripens in two or three weeks. It has a fat content of 25 per cent.