Firm Spanish cheese. Premium cheese. Artisanal Premium Cheeses are natural, hand-crafted cheeses. They do not contain artificial additives to stop natural mold growth. Mold can help your cheeses develop their optimal flavors and textures. We refer to the molds as flowers, because when they bloom we know that the cheeses have reached their glorious peaks. Artisanal specializes in aging natural artisan cheeses to peak ripeness and flavor. This process is called Affinage (pronounced ah-fee-nahj). In our caves we age over 200 handcrafted artisan cheeses from around the world. Just as wine becomes more flavorful with proper aging, so do Artisanal Premium Cheeses. Remember, Artisanal Premium Cheeses are served in the best restaurants in America, and the chef always knows best. Sheep cheese. Stella Royale: Stella Royale is a traditional style of pressed sheep milk cheese from northwest Spain. The Churra breed that provides the milk is a native of the region, and able to survive the extremes in climate. The paste of the cheese is firm and granular; the olive oil aroma finishes with a nutty flavor. The high quality milk produces an exceptionally tasty and nutritious cheese. Stella Royale pairs well with many wines, especially roses and light to medium-bodied reds such as Grenache. CheeseClock by Artisanal. Perfect Pairing: Light red wines, rose wines, lager beers. Taste the difference.