Spain

Known as the “Queen of Almonds,” the highly prized Marcona is indigenous to Spain. Requiring more time and specialized growing conditions, the trees flourish in the region of Valencia. Plumper than most varieties, this smooth, tan almond contains high amounts of essential oils. These are fried to perfection in olive oil and sizzling hot. The heat is balanced by the skins’...

Known as the “Queen of Almonds,” the highly prized Marcona is indigenous to Spain. Requiring more time and specialized growing conditions, the trees flourish in the region of Murcia. Plumper than most varieties, this smooth, tan almond contains high amounts of essential oils. The skins add amazing texture and depth of flavor to these perfectly crunchy almonds.

Known as the “Queen of Almonds,” the Marcona is the most precious in Spain and is indigenous to the country. It is sweet and softer than most almonds. Our almonds are peeled, fried in sunflower oil, salted, and tossed with black pepper and lemon to highlight the almond’s flavor, not overpower it. A zesty, perfectly seasoned snack that is ideal for entertaining.

Wooly Wooly is a soft and spreadable fresh sheep’s milk cheese log from Jumilla, Spain. Prominently sweet with just a hint of tang, this pillowy soft cheese with a luscious, creamy texture and the 5 pepper blend really stands out. Its rich, sweet, and mildly sheepy flavor is wonderful on its own, but also works well in any number of cooking applications.

Set of three flavored raw sheep’s milk cheeses. The trio includes paprika, rosemary and red wine.

Set of three Artisan Manchego wedges made from raw milk from La Mancha sheep.  The trio includes: semi cured, cured and aged.

This is one of the few Manchegos that is hand made with unpasteurized milk from a single herd, aged with an unwaxed rind. Like with Essex’s other cheeses, they focus on a flavor profile, not a particular age or price. Each Manchego Essex offers has been selected just for them on site. They select for sweetness and balance, avoiding the overly salted and fiery flavors that afflict...

Buenalba White Wine is an artisan cheese made from raw sheep’s milk and white wine. This cheese was created at the request of an American client who wanted a Spanish wine-flavored cheese that wasn’t purple. Wine made from Airen varietal is added to the milk resulting in a slightly acidic and lactic flavor.

Buenalba al Pimentón is made from raw sheep’s milk from the Tembleque region of Spain. Smoked and sweet paprika are added to the cheese to impart its reddish-orange color. The cheese is sharp and lactic thanks to the raw sheep’s milk, but the paprika adds a slight spiciness that cuts through the richness of the cheese. It is a well balanced cheese that can be enjoyed on its...

A golden cheese made from 100% pasture-fed cows. Km 39 has intense aromas of fruit and toasted bread and a flavor that has notes of pineapple, banana, and caramel. The long, robust finish brings forward savory flavors of chestnut and walnut. The name is a reference to its location along the Camino. The cheese is deeply tied to its homeland and has a distinct terroir through the use...