Telemea de Ibănești

Cheese, regardless of its name, language, or dialect, its origin, or who makes it, remains one of the most beloved dairy products.

Whether we discuss the Feta of the Greeks, the beyaz peynir of the Turks, or the “sirul” of the Serbs, “telemeaua” largely follows recipes passed down for centuries. Yet, in the rich world of cheese flavors and aromas, “Telemeaua de Ibănești” has its own special characteristics.

First of all, it is exclusively made from milk collected from mountain breeders reared on the pastures of the Mureș and Gurghiu valleys, meticulously nourished to enhance the milk’s flavor. “Telemeaua de Ibănești” is not merely salted like other “telemea”; instead, it is brined in Orșova brine, naturally sourced from a spring locals have used for decades to flavor their cheese or homemade dishes.

Moreover, to round out the picture and leave no room for doubt regarding the quality or taste of “Telemeaua de Ibănești,” it stands as the only Romanian product certified at the European Union level as a Protected Designation of Origin.

However, what truly convinces you, beyond the narrative and technical specifics, is the taste – creamy, rich, velvety, a flavor that captivates not just your taste buds but also your mind, compelling you to reconsider your standards when it comes to “telemea.”