The special edition of Queijo São Jorge DOP 30 months launched by Uniqueijo and LactAçores, marks the celebration of 30 years of history of Confraria do Queijo São Jorge in favour of this mythical cheese. This scientific and cultural association aims to preserve, dignify and promote the authenticity and quality of the São Jorge cheese DOP (Protected Designation of Origin), one of the most emblematic cheeses of the country, made exclusively in São Jorge island for nearly 500 years. The Confraria do Queijo São Jorge has the responsibility to proceed with the certification of the cheeses produced by all the producers of the Demarcated Region, being a Private Control and Certification Organism (OPC) through a panel of tasters duly qualified, trained and monitored, to ensure the accuracy and quality of the PDO product.

Produced at Uniqueijo - União de Cooperativas Agrícolas de Lacticínios de S. Jorge, UCRL, and marketed by LactAçores, the limited edition Queijo São Jorge DOP 30 months of aging, presents an intense aroma and slightly spicy flavour, characteristic of its prolonged aging, obtained from raw cow's milk, salt and rennet.

"It is an honour for Confraria do Queijo São Jorge this special edition of a 30 months curing of Queijo São Jorge DOP to celebrate and honour its 30 years of a history of dedication, perseverance and hard work of the Jorgense people on behalf of one of the richest products of the island", says António Azevedo, president of Confraria do Queijo São Jorge and manager of Uniqueijo. "From generation to generation there has been a dedication and growing care in preserving and promoting the high quality of this unique product in the world, created with the best raw material that only the nature of São Jorge Island can offer", reinforces António Aguiar, president of Uniqueijo.

"The creation of this limited edition represents the recognition of the commitment of hundreds of people who seek, every day, to contribute to the creation of innovative and superior quality proposals, with the purpose of elevating and positioning Queijo de São Jorge in Portugal and beyond borders", says Pedro Tavares, President of LactAçores.

Ideal to be enjoyed as a starter or dessert, or to celebrate the upcoming festivities with family and friends, Queijo São Jorge DOP 30 months is also a good suggestion to be accompanied by a jam and harmonized with an intense wine or liquor, as the liquor wine 10 years of Picowines.

Whether to enjoy or to offer as a Christmas gift, the limited edition São Jorge DOP 30 months maturing is available in a 300g package, with a recommended retail price of 8.99, in supermarkets, and in the whole format in gourmet shops.

During this festive season, the limited edition of Queijo São Jorge DOP 30 months of aging will not be missing on the table. For this, LactAçores will promote several actions in online and offline media and points of sale, so that everyone can celebrate with this unique product.