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Sheep Milk Cheeses from Slovenia

Discover cheeses made from sheep milk in Slovenia, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Bovški sir (Bovec)

Bovški sir is a hard sheep's milk cheese from the Bovec area of Slovenia with a protected designation of origin. Ripened 60 to 90 days, it tastes aromatic, full and slightly piquant, and it slices and grates well.

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Sheep's milk, sometimes with goat's or cow's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Full, slightly sweet

Kraški ovčji sir

Kraški ovčji sir is a hard sheep's milk cheese from the Karst region of Slovenia, made on individual farms from raw milk and carrying a protected designation of origin. It is aromatic, full to slightly piquant, and good for grating …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Sheep's milk
Texture: Hard
Flavor: Aromatic