Arcadia – Graviera cheese garlic & basil 300 g
Graviera is one of those Greek cheeses that easily make their way into everyday cooking: you can slice it for a cheese board, grate it into dishes, and bake it, and it always retains that pleasant, aged character. In the garlic & basil version, you also get an herbal-garlic finish that pairs perfectly with olive oil, tomatoes, and bread – ideal for sharing.
What kind of cheese is it?
Graviera is a Greek aged cheese with a firm, harder texture. It usually has a slightly buttery, nutty character and melts well, making it suitable for both cold and hot dishes. This version is seasoned with garlic and basil, making it excellent in simple dishes without many spices.
Origin and Ingredients
Producer/brand: Arcadia. Origin: Peloponnese, Greece.
Ingredients: sheep and goat milk, salt, lactic acid bacteria cultures, garlic, basil.
Taste and Texture
A firm, aged cheese with a pleasant "cheesy" elasticity, with the aroma of garlic and a fresher, herbal note of basil. It slices and dices well, grates excellently, and when heated, it provides an appetizing, stringy effect.
Culinary applications
- for a cheese board: sliced or diced, with extra virgin olive oil and bread
- for salads: instead of (or alongside) feta, for a more aged character
- for pasta: grate over hot pasta or add to casseroles
- for toasts and gratins: melts and creates a great, aromatic layer
- for oven-roasted vegetables: sprinkle at the end or bake together
- for eggs: for an omelet or scrambled eggs, when you want an herbal-garlic finish
Pairings
It pairs best with olive oil, tomatoes, roasted vegetables, and bread. Add olives and something fresh (cucumber, arugula) to the table – and you have a simple mezze-style platter.
Key benefits
- Greek aged cheese → distinct flavor and firm texture
- garlic and basil → aromatic finish without additional seasoning
- versatile → for cheese boards, salads, pasta, and baking
- grates and melts well → ideal for toasts and warm dishes
- 300 g → convenient portion for cooking and gatherings
- suits Mediterranean cuisine → olive oil, tomato, vegetables, bread
Specification
| Producer / brand |
Arcadia |
| Origin |
Peloponnese, Greece |
| Type |
aged cheese (Graviera) |
| Flavor |
garlic & basil |
| Ingredients |
sheep and goat milk, salt, lactic acid bacteria cultures, garlic, basil.
|
| Allergens |
milk |
| Weight |
300 g |
| Storage |
in the refrigerator |
| After opening |
consume within a few days (store in the refrigerator) |
| Best before date |
on the packaging |
| Certificates / production method |
none |
How to serve
- for a cheese board: slice, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with bread
- for salad: dice and add at the end
- for pasta: grate over the hot dish just before serving
- for toasts/gratins: place a slice and bake until lightly browned
FAQ
1) Is Graviera similar to Gouda?
It is an aged cheese with a firm texture and good melting properties, but it has its own Greek, more savory character. The exact profile depends on the recipe.
2) Is the cheese very garlicky?
It has a distinct garlic aroma, but combined with basil, it provides an herbal, "Mediterranean" finish. The intensity depends on the batch.
3) Is it suitable for baking?
Yes – it melts well and works great in toasts, casseroles, and on vegetables.
4) How to store after opening?
In the refrigerator, preferably in an airtight container. Consume within a few days.
5) Can it be eaten cold?
Yes – it works very well on cheese boards, in salads, and sandwiches.
Who is it perfect for?
- for those who like aged cheeses and want a Greek accent in their kitchen
- for fans of garlic and herbs – without the need for extra seasoning of dishes
- for gatherings and dinners, when you want to quickly assemble a snack board
Pairs with
- extra virgin olive oil
- olives (green or Kalamata)
- tomatoes and roasted vegetables
- oregano and other Greek herbs
- honey (for a cheese board, if you like sweet and savory combinations)
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