Dairy Farmer Vita Petrova

At Vita Petrova’s organic smallholding, six dairy cows, mostly of the traditional Latvian Brown breed, are cared for with great dedication. All of the milk produced during the week is promptly transformed into a variety of fresh dairy products.

Cheeses
Although a range of dairy products is made on the farm, its greatest pride is the extensive selection of cheeses. Particularly popular are the fresh cheeses flavoured with caraway seeds, mixed seeds, hemp seeds, sweet clover, pumpkin seeds and sesame, garlic, fresh herbs, basil and tomatoes. Sweet varieties include cheeses with poppy seeds, candied fruit, raisins and chocolate.

How the Cheese Is Made
All products are handcrafted on the farm, where cheesemaker Vita personally processes the organically produced milk. Her careful craftsmanship, combined with the exceptional quality of milk from the traditional Latvian Brown cows, ensures the outstanding flavour of every cheese.

For Visitors
Visitors can discover and sample the products at local artisan farmers’ markets.

Where to Buy
The products are available at the Slow Food Straupe Farmers’ Market and the Cēsis Market.