EVOO x Anatolian Cheeses Pairing 2.0

Extra virgin olive oil can reset the balance of salt, acidity and fat in cheese. The right match layers aroma without overshadowing the cheese’s character.

Core Principle

Robust, peppery oils add lift to salty, full-bodied cheeses. Delicate oils preserve lightness in fresh, milky varieties.

Example Pairings

Ezine comes alive with a green-fruity, peppery Memecik. Kars gruyere aligns with a medium-fruity oil for a nutty echo. Bold oils round off the tang in Erzincan tulum. Early-harvest oils highlight the savory depth of Mihaliç. For lor and other fresh cheeses, late-harvest delicacy keeps the plate light.

Serving Tips

Serve cheeses at room temperature. Drizzle oil as a fine ribbon on the plate rather than soaking the cheese. Add grilled vegetables or thinly sliced fruit to bridge flavors.

Takeaway

EVOO frames the richness of Anatolian cheeses. With a few simple rules, any cheese plate becomes more balanced and layered.