Ladotyri Mytilini/Lesvos 200 g

Ladotyri (Λαδοτύρι) is an authentic Greek cheese from the island of Lesvos/Mytilini, a region known for its centuries-old dairy tradition and excellent olive oil. The name “ladotyri” literally means “cheese in oil”, which refers to the unique maturing method: after an initial ripening the cheese is kept in high-quality olive oil. This technique protects the cheese and gives it its characteristic rich taste and lightly piquant aroma.

The cheese is traditionally made from sheep’s milk, sometimes with a small amount of goat’s milk, from animals grazing freely on the aromatic herb fields of Lesvos. That gives a complex taste with herbal and lightly salty notes. The texture is firm and slightly grainy, which makes ladotyri excellent as a table cheese, with a glass of wine or as part of a mezze. Also lovely grated over warm dishes or lightly grilled for extra depth. A unique delicacy with an outspoken character and a deep regional identity.