Cheese story
What is São Jorge?
An Azorean cow’s milk cheese with a firm texture and tangy intensity.
Origin
Azores, Portugal
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
Portugal
Region
Azores
Milk type
cow
Texture
firm
Rind
natural
Ageing
3 to 24 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
raw
Flavour profile: sharp, tangy, nutty, spicy
Origin, protection and character
São Jorge comes from Portugal, especially Azores. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
3 to 24 months
How to serve São Jorge
cheese boards, grating, sandwiches
Good food matches
Verdelho
apples
bread
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
