What is Ağrı Tulum Peyniri?
A semi-soft, full-fat tulum cheese from Ağrı in eastern Anatolia, made without additives from a blend of raw sheep’s milk from Akkaraman or Morkaraman sheep and cow’s milk. The milk is collected during spring and summer grazing, from May to August, on the mountain meadows above Ağrı. The cheese is packed into goat or sheep skin vessels for ageing. It is rich in fat and high in acidity.
Taste, aroma, and texture
Semi-soft and brittle, with high fat softening the crumbly structure. Pea-sized teleme grains compress into a yielding, slightly grainy body. The colour ranges from pale ivory to straw yellow. No rind.
Fruity notes are dominant; the rich sheep-cow milk blend gives pear and butter character. Animal notes are strongly present. Earthy and lactic notes are equally notable. Herbal notes are faint. No smoky character. A warm, tingling finish remains.
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See your personal matchHow to enjoy it
- Served in small pieces on breakfast or cheese plates.
- Crumbled over flatbreads, potatoes, or salads.
- Used in savoury pastries or rustic fillings.
What pairs with Ağrı Tulum Peyniri?
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See wine pairings for Ağrı Tulum PeyniriStory and origin
Ağrı Tulum Peyniri is the product of centuries of highland migration by Akkaraman and Morkaraman sheep herders on the volcanic plateau around Mount Ağrı. The seasonal milk, collected only during the spring-summer grazing period, defines the cheese’s character. Registered as a geographical indication in Turkey.
Storage and serving
- Store in the fridge, wrapped or vacuum-packed.
- Air travel: suitable, especially if vacuum-packed.
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