{"product_id":"roussas-graviera-cheese-greeces-premier-hard-cheese-sheep-goat-milk","title":"Roussas Graviera — Aged Greek Hard Cheese, 100% Sheep's Milk | For Saganaki, Grating \u0026 Cheese Boards | 7 oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoussas Graviera — Greece's Beloved Hard Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e100% Sheep's Milk · Aged Hard Cheese · Nutty \u0026amp; Salty-Sweet · Roussas Dairy, Almyros, Thessaly · Imported from Greece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf Feta is Greece's most famous cheese, Graviera is its most beloved everyday hard cheese — Greece's answer to Gruyère. A firm, aged cheese with the variety's characteristic small \"eyes\" in the paste, a salty depth, and a rich, nutty aroma. It melts beautifully, grates perfectly, and eaten on its own, it's one of the great pleasures of the Greek table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoussas Dairy has been making cheese in Almyros, central Greece since 1952 — the same family, the same methods, passed down from their Sarakatsani forefathers, nomadic shepherds who roamed the mountains of central Greece with their herds for centuries. The same dairy behind our barrel-aged PDO feta, Roussas makes its Graviera from 100% sheep's milk, sourced mainly from the surrounding mountainous areas of Thessaly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, nutty, and slightly caramelized — the hallmark of well-aged sheep's milk cheese\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and complex — notes of toasted nuts and caramel with a savory, salty depth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm and slightly granular — dense enough to grate, supple enough to slice, with small blisters (\"eyes\") in the paste\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural golden-brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Graviera Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Sheep's Milk\u003c\/strong\u003e — sourced mainly from the mountainous areas around Almyros, Thessaly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Roussas Dairy since 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same family producer behind our barrel-aged PDO feta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged Hard Cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e — months of aging develop the nutty, caramelized flavor profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24.8g protein per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, satisfying, real food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelts \u0026amp; Grates Beautifully\u003c\/strong\u003e — use in place of Gruyère or Parmesan in any recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Graviera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaganaki\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic Greek choice: slice, pan-fry in olive oil until golden and crispy, finish with lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese boards\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair with Orino mountain honey, Kalamata olives, and fig salami for a stunning Greek cheese board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrating\u003c\/strong\u003e — use in place of Gruyère or Parmesan over pasta, risotto, or gratins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking\u003c\/strong\u003e — layer into spanakopita, cheese pies, or savory tarts for a richer, nuttier flavor than Feta alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking\u003c\/strong\u003e — slice and eat with a drizzle of Greek mountain honey and a glass of Greek wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches \u0026amp; panini\u003c\/strong\u003e — melts beautifully for grilled cheese or pressed sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGraviera vs. Feta — What's the Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeta is soft, crumbly, briny, and tangy — a fresh cheese aged in brine. Graviera is firm, aged, nutty, and sweet — a hard cheese aged in wheels. They are complementary rather than interchangeable: Feta for salads, dips, and crumbling; Graviera for melting, grating, and eating on its own. Together, they represent the full range of Greek cheese tradition — and Roussas makes both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Graviera taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraviera has a sweet, nutty, slightly caramelized flavor — similar to Gruyère but with a distinctly Greek character from the sheep's milk. It's less sharp than aged Cheddar and less pungent than Parmesan, with a warm, approachable richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Roussas Graviera a PDO cheese?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — and we tell you that plainly. Greece's PDO graviera designations (Graviera Kritis, Graviera Naxou, Graviera Agrafon) are tied to those specific regions. Roussas Graviera is made in Almyros, Thessaly, in the same traditional style, from 100% sheep's milk, by the same family dairy — est. 1952 — that produces our barrel-aged PDO feta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it instead of Gruyère?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Graviera is an excellent substitute for Gruyère in any recipe. It has a similar flavor profile and melting behavior, with a slightly sweeter, more Mediterranean character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for saganaki?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — Graviera holds its shape when pan-fried, develops a beautiful golden crust, and melts without becoming greasy. It's one of the classic Greek saganaki cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrap in wax paper or cheese paper and refrigerate. Avoid plastic wrap directly on the cut surface — it needs to breathe. Consume within 2–3 weeks of opening for peak flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roussas S.A.","offers":[{"title":"1 lb (1 piece)","offer_id":42147857203255,"sku":"AO-ROUSSASGRAV-1X7oz","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lb (2 pieces)","offer_id":42147857236023,"sku":"AO-ROUSSASGRAV-2X7oz","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6469\/6887\/files\/Graviera-200gv_front.png?v=1772294286","url":"https:\/\/www.alphaomegaimport.shop\/products\/roussas-graviera-cheese-greeces-premier-hard-cheese-sheep-goat-milk","provider":"Alpha Omega Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}