Cheese story
What is Garrotxa?
A Catalan goat cheese with a velvety grey rind and mellow flavour.
Origin
Catalonia, Spain
Milk
goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Milk type
goat
Texture
semi-firm
Rind
natural grey rind
Ageing
1 to 3 months
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: nutty, milky, herbaceous, goaty
Origin, protection and character
Garrotxa comes from Spain, especially Catalonia. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None/Protected locally
Typical ageing
1 to 3 months
How to serve Garrotxa
cheese boards, salads, tapas
Good food matches
Cava
almonds
figs
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.
