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Awardwinning mastercheesemakers
Island of PagCroatia
2014
Formaggio
Cheese
Queso
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www.gligora.com
SIRANA GLIGORA
The Gligora family have beenmaking artisan cheese on the Is-
land of Pag since 1918 and afterestablishing our own dairy in
1995, Ivan and his son �imeGligora have taken Sirana
Gligora from a localproduction to an
internationally respectedbrand, producing sever-
al world renownedcheeses of distinction.
Sirana Gligora have collected5 Super Gold Medals from the
World Cheese Awardsin the last 3 years
100% RESPECT FOR TRADITION
� Completely new and modernfacilities
� New Dairy opened in 2010, upto HACCP standards of hygiene
� Most technologicallyadvanced dairy in the
ex-Yu countries
� All products arecertified Kosher and
vegetarian
Although we are at the forefront of technology,the traditional cheesemaking values ofour ancestors are completely respected.
___ Ivan Gligora
100% RESPECT TECHNOLOGY
Our island is subjected to a powerful winterwind called the BURA which blows from theVelebit mountain range, as it crossed theAdriatic Sea it picks up and dries sea saltwhich is deposited upon the rocky pastures.This in turn affects the balance of the soilresulting in strains of wild herbs whichcan only found on Pag. The most predominant being a unique strain of Dalmatian sage which is considered bymany to be the gourmet sage �par excellence�. This aromatic herb formsthe largest part of the sheep�s diet.
Our sheep are completely freerange on small family farms. Wehave 200 sheep of our own andwe buy from local 250 families. The milking season runsfrom January to June and isdone by hand. The shepherds deliver milk twicedaily, the milk then goesstraight into storage forproduction the nextday.
Island of Pag sheep have evolved overthousands of years in these conditions andhave become experts in foraging for wild
Dalmatian sage
100% ISLAND OF PAG SHEEP MILK
From an area of Croatia known as �Ju�ni teren�or southern fields, we buy milk from carefullyselected family cattle farmers in a rich area ofagricultural land stretching 150 km fromKnin to Imotski, along the Bosnia bordertraversing the beautiful mountain range ofDinaric Alps.
The cattle are free range and are movedfrom pasture to pasture through theseasons, only coming inside duringthe harsh winter.
In higher altitude the cows enjoy adiet of alpine grass and subterranean clover. Whilst those incoastal farms are subjected towarm Adriatic breezes wherePersian and Alfalfa grassesand clover flourish.
Our cooperates are familyenterprises with whom wework closely to maintainthe highest quality.Each farm cares for 20to 100 cattle of Holstein and black andred Simmental.
We buy goat milk from small family farms in theRavni Kotar Region. Oregano is a predominant
local herb along with Mentha and Sage
100% CROATIAN MILK
��a wonderfully tasteful sheep milkcheese that brings a full and complex flavour to the palate and meltsnicely in the mouth. Authenticand unique, Pa�ki Sir is a puredelight and displays quality inthe making, leaving a long andpleasant aftertaste to savour.A yellowish creamy colourwith farmhouse aromas, thischeese has a wellbalancedtexture, taste, aroma andfinish, and is delightfullytasty��.
_The Michelin starredchefs of the International Taste & Quality Institute, Brussels.The perfect partner�
a strong red such as Midwifeor north German Riesling
PA�KI SIR - 100% Island of Pag sheep milk
Aged 3 months, our premier cowmilk cheese has a hard yellow toorange thick rind which opens to afirm light yellow interior with aslightly buttery aroma. The tasteis fresh and light but with depthwhere you can find distinctivegrassy undertones with asmooth and flavoursomefinish.
The perfect partner.. a strong Terranor fuller Malvasia
KOLAN - Hard, cow milk cheese
Aged for just 21 days, this white cowmilk cheese has a very thin rind under which lies a semi hard texturedinterior with a delightfully savoury taste. The mild strengthmakes Mladi Trapist an idealcheese for those who avoid themore powerful flavours butmake no mistake that thequality is evident is everybite.
The perfect partner..a young Merlot of fresh Malvasia
are highly recommended
MLADI TRAPIST - Semi hard cow milk cheese
Aged 3 months, our newest cow milkcheese delivers a redolent flavourfrom its firm yet supple texture.The slightly tangy taste isperfectly balanced and notoverly salty which leavesan earthy mellow aftertaste.
The perfect partner..A slender bodied Merlot
or young Plavina
TE�ACKI SIR - Hard cow milk cheese�
Aged for a minimum 14 days ormore mature if requested, our goatmilk cheese has a very discreetaroma and the thin grey/whiterind opens to supple texture witha mild and creamy taste. A perfect introduction to goat milkcheese as this does not carrythe typical goat cheesebitterness.
The perfect partner..Riesling or a medium bodied Gra�evina
are highly recommended
KOZLAR - Semi hard, goat milk cheese
Aged minimum 4 month, this mixedmilk cheese is a personal creation ofIvan Gligora. Cow milk is largelyat the base with 20% sheep milkfrom the Zadar hinterland. Thedeep yellow rind gives way toan almost granular texturewhich has an intense andcomplex flavour with a spicyfinish.
The perfect partner..aged Riesling or a semidry Traminac
are highly recommended
�IGLJEN - Hard, mixed cow/sheep cheese
Produced exclusively from cow milkfrom the Dinaric Alps with addedgoat milk for complexity, thisspectacular new cheese won theBest Central and EasternEuropean Cheese Trophy at the2013 World Cheese Awards aswell as several other international medals. The excellentbalanced flavour has mildfarmhouse aromas withfloral undertones and asmooth finish, quicklybecoming a favourite inCroatia.
The perfect partner..a vibrant Terran or
a well balanced Malvasia
DINARSKI SIR - Hard, cow/goat milk cheese
Select cow milk is infused with agenerous helping of black Istriantruffles to give a beautiful intensetruffle flavour which is subtlyoffset by the cow milk.
The perfect partner..this powerful and complex cheese calls fora Chardonnay or a strong, aged white
SIR S TARTUFIMA - Semi hard, cow milk with black Istrian truffles
Select cow milk from the Zadarhinterland region is used exclusivelyin this cheese which is coated infresh coastal rosemary leaves.The intense herbal flavour isnicely rounded with the cowmilk qualities.
The perfect partner..look no further than a for afull bodied Plavac Mali
SIR S RU�MARINOM - Hard, cow milk with Croatian rosemary
We at Sirana Gligora like to keepdeveloping our range and producingnew and exciting cheeses. Ask usabout our Special ReserveCheeses and keep your eye outfor �Sir iz mo�ta� which weproduced in the autumn, adelicious range of cheesesaged in pressed wine skins.
Kozji sir s tartufima Sir s buæinim ko�ticamaSir iz mo�ta ekstra stari sir
Sir iz maslinove komine Sir s paprom
LIMITED EDITION, Extra Mature & Raw Milk Cheese
Ask about our range of cheeses inspecial presentation packs.
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GIFT WRAPPED cheese