Protected Cheeses
GI-protected cheeses have specific legal frameworks in place, designed to safeguard their unique regional and traditional characteristics. This protection ensures that only cheeses made in a designated geographical area, using traditional methods passed down through generations, can carry the prestigious designation, such as PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) or PGI (Protected Geographical Indication).
These frameworks not only preserve the heritage, craftsmanship and provide security for local producers but also protect consumers from misleading or counterfeit products. By adhering to strict production criteria, GI-protected cheeses maintain a consistent level of quality and authenticity, allowing consumers to trust that the cheese they are purchasing is genuinely tied to its region of origin and the cultural practices that define it.
Protected Cheeses There are 67 products.
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Pecorino Sardo Maturo (PDO)
Originating from the scenic Sardinian island, this cheese is recognised as one of the best in the world. Pecorino Sardo, painstakingly handmade, features a semi-hard and semi-cooked texture,...
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 18 Months old - 1kg
Parmigiano Reggiano is a premium cheese produced solely in certain Italian regions, including Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna, and Mantua. The farms in these areas adhere to stringent cattle...
Chaource (PDO)
Made from high-quality cow’s milk, this traditional French cheese is renowned for its velvety texture and delicate bloomy rind, which gives way to a rich, buttery interior. The flavour is mild yet...
Brie De Meaux AOP Dongé - 3kg
Produced by the Dongé family, who have been perfecting their cheesemaking craft since 1930, this is widely considered the finest Brie de Meaux available. Unlike mass-produced versions, Dongé's Brie...
Brie De Meaux Quarter (AOP/PDO) - 750g
Produced in the Île-de-France region, this traditional raw milk cheese has been awarded Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) status - the French equivalent of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)...
Cantal Entre Deux (AOP/PDO) - 1.8kg
Produced in the Auvergne region, this cheese is one of France’s oldest protected cheeses, with a history dating back over 2,000 years. As a cheese with Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) status -...
Comté (AOP/PDO)
Aged for a minimum of 4 months, but often matured for 12, 24, or even 36 months, Comté develops a complex flavour profile that can include notes of buttered hazelnuts, caramel, toasted bread, and a...
Comté 18 months old (AOP/PDO) - 3kg
Its paste is ivory to yellow in colour and has a dense, smooth, and shiny texture. Depending on the ripening stage, it may contain small white clusters of tyrosine, an amino acid that contributes...
Comté 'Expression' - 24 Months old (AOP/PDO)
Over two years of careful ageing in underground cellars, this extra-mature Comté develops an extraordinary depth of flavour, with pronounced notes of roasted hazelnuts, browned butter, caramel, and...
Comté King Cut (AOP/PDO) - 2.5kg
Its paste is ivory to yellow in colour and has a dense, smooth, and shiny texture. Depending on the ripening stage, it may contain small white clusters of tyrosine, an amino acid that contributes...
Comté St. Antoine (AOP/PDO) - 2kg
Aged for a minimum of 12 to 24 months, Comté Saint Antoine has a firm yet smooth texture, with the occasional crunch of tyrosine crystals, a sign of perfect maturation. Its flavour profile is rich...
Crottins De Chavignol (AOP/PDO) - 12x 60g
Small but full of character, 'Crottin de Chavignol' has a dense, creamy interior when young, offering a mild, fresh, and slightly tangy flavour with notes of hazelnut and sweet cream. As it...
Époisses (AOP/PDO)
Aged for a minimum of six weeks, Époisses is carefully washed in Marc de Bourgogne, a local pomace brandy, which gives the rind its characteristic deep orange hue, sticky texture, and bold, pungent...
Emmental De Savoie PGI (Cut From Meule) - 20kg
Aged for a minimum of 10 weeks, Emmental de Savoie develops a firm yet supple texture, with its signature large, round holes (or 'eyes'), formed naturally during the ageing process. Its flavour is...
Fourme D’Ambert Unpasteurised (AOP/PDO) - 2kg
Protected by its Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP) status, Fourme d’Ambert must be made using traditional methods, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. This unpasteurised version...
Gruyère de France (IGP/PGI) Wedge
Aged for a minimum of 5 months, but often matured for up to 12 months, Gruyère de France develops a smooth, dense interior with the characteristic small, irregular holes formed naturally during its...
Gruyère de France King Cut Block (IGP/PGI) - 1.7kg
This King Cut Block is a versatile, easy-to-use format, ideal for professional kitchens, delicatessens, and home cooks looking for premium-quality Gruyère in a convenient cut. Aged for a minimum of...
Langres (AOP/PDO) - 1kg
Aged for at least 15 days, Langres is regularly washed in brine and annatto, giving its rind a beautiful orange hue and slightly wrinkled texture. Unlike other washed-rind cheeses, Langres is not...
Langres Champenois - 6x 180g
Made from cow’s milk, Langres Champenois is aged for a minimum of 15 days, during which it is regularly washed in brine to develop its signature deep orange, wrinkled rind. Unlike many washed-rind...
Livarot Père Gauthier Large (AOP/PDO) - 2kg
Aged for a minimum of 6 weeks, Livarot develops a smooth yet supple interior, surrounded by a signature sticky, orange-hued rind, the result of repeated washings with brine and annatto during the...
Livarot Du Plessis (AOP/PDO) - 500g
Aged for a minimum of 6 weeks, Livarot du Plessis develops a pungent, earthy aroma and a smooth yet supple interior, encased in a sticky, deep orange rind, achieved through regular washing with...
Livarot Graindorge (AOP/PDO) - 6x 250g
Aged for a minimum of 6 weeks, Livarot Graindorge AOP develops a sticky, golden-orange rind, achieved through repeated washings that encourage the growth of Brevibacterium linens, the bacteria...
Munster Ermitage (AOP/PDO) - 8x 125g
Aged for a minimum of 21 days, Munster Ermitage develops a smooth, supple interior beneath its orange-hued, sticky rind, which is washed regularly with brine to encourage the growth of...
Munster Fermier Unpasteurised (AOP/PDO) - 800g
Aged for a minimum of 21 days, Munster Fermier develops a supple, creamy interior beneath its distinctive orange, sticky rind, which is regularly washed in brine to encourage the growth of...
Maroilles (AOP/PDO) - 6x 200g
Aged for a minimum of four weeks, Maroilles develops a sticky, deep orange-hued rind, the result of regular washing with brine to encourage the growth of Brevibacterium linens, which gives the...
Morbier Farmhouse Unpasteurised (AOP/PDO)
Originally, Morbier was made by small dairy farmers who would use the leftover curd from the morning milking, sprinkle it with vegetal ash to preserve it, and then add the evening curd on top,...
Munster Fischer (AOP/PDO) - 6 x 125g
Aged for at least 21 days, Munster Fischer develops a soft, supple interior beneath its signature sticky, orange-hued rind, achieved through regular brine washing. This process enhances its pungent...
Munster Pasteurised (AOP/PDO) - 750g
Aged for a minimum of 21 days, Munster Pasteurised AOP/PDO develops a soft, creamy interior with a sticky, orange-hued rind, the result of regular brine washing. This process enhances its mildly...
Ossau-Iraty (AOP/PDO)
Made from milk sourced exclusively from local breeds (Manech and Basco-Béarnaise sheep), Ossau-Iraty is aged for a minimum of 80 days, during which it develops a firm yet smooth texture and a...
Pont-L’Evèque (AOP/PDO)
Aged for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks, Pont-l'Évêque develops a supple, buttery interior, encased in a golden-orange washed rind that gives off a mildly earthy yet complex aroma. Its flavour is rich,...
Reblochon (AOP/PDO) - 6x 500g
Aged for a minimum of 15 days, Reblochon develops a supple, creamy interior beneath its thin, velvety orange-yellow rind. The flavour is delicately fruity, buttery, and slightly nutty, with a...
Tomme De Vache Noir Des Pyrénées (IGP/PGI) - 3.5kg
Aged for a minimum of 21 days, this cheese develops a dense, smooth paste with a pale yellow hue, encased in its signature black wax or natural rind, which enhances both its appearance and ageing...
Tomme De Savoie (IGP/PGI) - 1.7kg
Aged for a minimum of 30 days, Tomme de Savoie develops a firm yet creamy interior, speckled with small, irregular holes, and covered by a thick, grey-mottled natural rind. The flavour is mild,...
Selles Sur Cher Anjouin (AOP/PDO) - 6x 150g
Aged for 10 to 30 days, Selles-sur-Cher develops a dense yet creamy interior, beneath its signature thin layer of natural ash. This ageing process enhances the cheese’s mild, slightly nutty flavour...
St Marcellin (IGP/PGI) - 10x 80g
Made from cow’s milk, it can be raw or pasteurised, and is aged for at least 10 days, during which it develops a thin, wrinkled rind that encases a soft, creamy interior. When young, it has a mild,...
Idiazabal AOP/PDO (Ewe’s Smoked) - 3kg
Made exclusively from the raw milk of Latxa and Carranzana sheep, this cheese follows a time-honoured tradition, with some variations undergoing a light smoking process over beechwood, cherrywood,...
Mahón (DOP/PDO) Curado - 6 to 8 months old +
As it matures, Mahón Curado DOP/PDO acquires a firm, slightly crumbly texture, with a flavour profile that is rich, tangy, and intensely savoury, carrying notes of aged butter, toasted nuts, and...
Mahón (DOP/PDO) Semi-Curado - 3 to 4 Months Old +
Its distinctive square shape and orange-hued rind, rubbed with paprika and oil, give it a characteristic Mediterranean appearance and depth of taste. During its semi-curado ageing stage, Mahón...
Murcia Al Vino (DOP/PDO) - 2.5kg
Aged for a minimum of 45 days, Murcia al Vino DOP/PDO boasts a semi-soft, creamy texture with a smooth, ivory-coloured interior. The flavour is mild and slightly tangy, complemented by fruity...
Picos Blue (Queso de Valdeón IGP)
Wrapped in sycamore or chestnut leaves, it develops an earthy aroma and a beautifully rustic appearance, distinguishing it from other Spanish blue cheeses. Aged in the natural limestone caves of...
Manchego (DOP/PDO) - 6 Months Old
During maturation, Manchego forms its characteristic herringbone-patterned rind, a nod to its historic moulding in woven grass baskets. The interior is pale ivory with small, irregular holes,...
Manchego Artisan 12 months (DOP/PDO) - 6x 150g
Aged for 12 months, this Manchego develops a firm, crumbly texture with a golden-ivory hue, featuring crystalline specks that enhance its deep umami richness. The flavour is robust and...
Manchego Raw Milk - 9 Months Old (DOP/PDO)
Using raw milk allows Manchego to retain its natural depth of flavour, giving it a more intense, earthy, and slightly tangy profile compared to its pasteurised counterparts. The texture is firm yet...
Manchego DOP/PDO 'Semi-Cured'/'Semi-Curado' - 1kg
With its characteristic herringbone-patterned rind and pale ivory paste, Manchego Semi-Cured has a smooth, buttery mouthfeel, with gentle notes of fresh cream, sweet grass, and toasted nuts....