Arcadia – Graviera Cheese with Truffle 300g
Graviera is a Greek aged cheese that is great "for everything": for cheese boards, salads, pasta, and baking. The version with truffle offers an elegant, earthy aroma that makes an impression without much effort—just a few slices on a plate immediately create a shared dining atmosphere.
What kind of cheese is it?
Graviera is an aged cheese with a firm, harder texture. It slices well, grates excellently, and melts pleasantly, making it suitable for both cold and hot dishes. In this version, the truffle gives it a distinct, delicate finish—perfect for enhancing simple meals.
Origin and Ingredients
Producer/brand: Arcadia. Origin: Peloponnese, Greece.
Ingredients: goat and sheep's milk, salt, lactic acid cultures, rennet, truffle ingredient (e.g., truffle and/or truffle aroma).
Allergens
Milk (product made from goat's and sheep's milk).
Taste and Texture
A firm, aged cheese with a springy consistency and a distinct truffle aroma. It performs best in simple combinations where the truffle has room to shine: pasta, potatoes, eggs, roasted vegetables, good olive oil.
Culinary Applications
- for a cheese board: sliced or cubed, with extra virgin olive oil and bread
- for pasta: grate over hot pasta or add to sauce at the end
- for toasts and gratins: melts wonderfully and provides an aromatic layer
- for salads: cubed, especially with arugula and tomatoes
- for oven-roasted vegetables: sprinkle on top at the end or bake together
- for eggs: for omelets or scrambled eggs as a truffle finish
Pairings
It pairs well with extra virgin olive oil, roasted potatoes, mushrooms, arugula, and tomatoes. On a cheese board, it also goes well with a touch of honey, if you like the combination of savory and subtly sweet.
Key Benefits
- goat and sheep's milk → more distinctive, aged character
- truffle profile → delicate finish without additional sauces
- versatile → for cheese boards, pasta, salads, and baking
- grates and melts well → ideal for toasts and hot dishes
- 300g → convenient portion for cooking and gatherings
- pairs with simple ingredients → olive oil, vegetables, bread
Specification
| Producer / Brand |
Arcadia |
| Origin |
Peloponnese, Greece |
| Type |
aged cheese (Graviera) |
| Flavor |
truffle |
| Milk |
goat and sheep |
| Ingredients |
goat and sheep's milk, salt, lactic acid cultures, rennet, truffle |
| Allergens |
milk |
| Weight |
300g |
| 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 |
Serving Suggestions
- for a cheese board: slice, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with bread
- for pasta: grate over the hot dish just before serving
- for baking: place slices and bake until lightly browned
- for salad: dice and add at the end
FAQ
1) Is the truffle aroma intense?
It is usually distinct, "earthy." It's best to start with a smaller portion and adjust to your own preferences.
2) Is the cheese suitable for baking?
Yes—Graviera melts well and works great in toasts, gratins, and on vegetables.
3) Can it be eaten cold?
Yes—it performs very well on appetizer platters and in salads.
4) How to store after opening?
In the refrigerator, preferably tightly wrapped. Consume within a few days.
5) What does it pair best with?
With pasta, potatoes, eggs, and mushrooms, and on a cheese board with olive oil and bread.
Who is it ideal for?
- for those who like aged cheeses and a truffle finish
- for fans of simple, refined dinners without heavy sauces
- for gatherings and dinners when you want to quickly assemble an appetizer board
Pairs well with
- extra virgin olive oil
- olives (green or Kalamata)
- roasted potatoes and vegetables
- arugula and tomatoes
- honey (for a cheese board, if you like salty-sweet combinations)
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