Chiave d' Oro Raw Milk Hard Cheese

"What’s in a name, you ask? For cheese, a name can mean quite a lot. For instance, the name of our latest entrant into the Spotlight Cheese program, Trader Joe’s Chiave D’Oro, translates from Italian to “golden key.” It’s crafted for us by an acclaimed supplier from California, who named it for its rich, golden color, and for the fact that its uniquely nutty and delicately sweet flavor profile can only be “unlocked,” as it were, by a series of secret, proprietary cheesemaking techniques. Perhaps, by any other name, this Chiave D’Oro would taste just as nutty and sweet — but it wouldn’t be quite as poetic, now, would it? Made with raw milk and aged a minimum of 6 months, Chiave D’Oro has a firm, toothsome texture and balanced flavor that’s a bit like a Parmesan mixed with a Gouda. In addition to being an excellent standalone snacking cheese, it makes an extraordinary addition to any cheese plate or charcuterie board, and it’s especially delicious when grated and served over salads, soups, or roasted veggies. Looking to pair with a wine? Something big and bold will be key (if you pardon the pun). We reccommend a glass of Liberté Cabernet Sauvignon."