Using raw milk from free-roaming Holstein cows, The Sparkenhoe Red Leicester has a unique profile - aged for 14-16 months to develop its robust, intense flavour. It has a deep orange/red colour, flaky yet silky texture and slightly cumbled consistency, allowing for savoury notes that are nutty, smooth and rich.
As the sole unpasteuried Farmhouse Red Leicester in the world, Sparkenhoe Red Leicester stands as a testament to the Clarke family's dedication. Reviving Farmhouse Red Leicester in 2005, the Clarkes started a mission that hadn't been pursued for half a century. Hailing from a three-generation farming family, Clarke's dissatisfaction with the quality of Red Leicester prompted him to take action when challenged by friends to use his own milk to create a superior version.
Flavour/texture notes: rich, nutty, sweet, wholesome and milky.
Our cheese are hand-cut to order, wrapped in a fully recyclable waxed paper and delivered to you in temperature controlled packaging.
