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pasta-filata · sheep milk · Poland · $$$

Oscypek

A firm body, with a moderately tangy flavor.

Oscypek cheese

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10
sharpness 6/10
creaminess 3/10
firmness 7/10
pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Oscypek with a light, mineral white like Assyrtiko or a dry rosé — sheep's milk brings a lanolin richness that a mineral, high-acid white keeps in check.

Substitutes for Oscypek

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