San Michali Cheese: The PDO Hard Cheese of Northern Syros

San Michali Cheese: The PDO Hard Cheese of Northern Syros

San Michali is the hard, mature cow’s-milk cheese of northern Syros, holding a Protected Designation of Origin tied to the island. Named after the San Michalis area of Apano Meria, it carries a sharp, spicy bite that sets it apart from the softer cheeses of the Cyclades. The cheese comes from the rural, hilly north … Read more