pasta-filata · sheep milk · Poland · $$$
Oscypek
A firm body, with a moderately tangy flavor.
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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.
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