Gauja
Gauja is a semi-soft cow’s milk cheese matured for 45–70 days, with a silky-smooth texture. It has a rich, buttery flavour with nutty and earthy notes and a gentle tang. As it matures, its aroma becomes increasingly pronounced and savoury – a sign of a properly aged, full-flavoured cheese.
| Specific type | Semi-soft cheese |
| Dairy animal | Cow |
| Type of milk | Unpasteurised |
| Ripening time | 45-70 days |
| Fat content | Full-fat, 26% |
| Cheese rind | Natural, edible |
| Structure | Soft and elastic, with a slightly chewy quality; easy to slice |
| Taste description | Silky-smooth and slightly chewy, releasing rich flavours of earth, butter and nuts, with a gentle tang. With age, the aroma becomes more pronounced, earning it a place among the so-called “stinky” cheeses – in other words, a well-matured cheese with plenty of character. |
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| Additional information |
Project No. 25-00-C0LA2002-000001 “Culinary tourism route “Cheese Road” for the promotion and recognition of local cheese producers” is being implemented with the financial support of the EAFRD. Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Service.
