Made with traditional recipes
100% natural ingredients
Award-winning quality
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Made with traditional recipes

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Paški sir PDO
"Paški sir" is our most famous and most awarded cheese. Although it represents less than 15% of our total cheese production, it is the flagship of our production and a synonym for the globally recognised quality of Gligora. It is also the first cheese with which Ivan Gligora won the first international recognition for a Croatian cheese, and it remains the most awarded Croatian cheese.
Pag cheese is a limited product, obtained exclusively from sheep's milk from the island of Pag. Its limited nature is tied to the total number of Pag sheep that can freely graze on the pasturelands of the island of Pag.
In addition to its own smaller flock, the Gligora Creamery buys Pag sheep's milk from around a hundred families on the island of Pag in most of the island's settlements, and does so daily during the milking season – which runs from January to the end of June.
Pag cheese is produced by a traditional process. The first croatian cheese with a protected designation of origin (PDO).
Type of cheese: Hard cheeseTaste: mild and nuttyShelf life: 180 days, vacuum-packed, 4 to 8 °C
Status: Designation of origin – PDO
Best storage conditions: 8 - 16 °C; 75 - 80% humidityAge: 3-6 months
Awards
Year
Competition
Award / Recognition
2025
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2025
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2024
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2023
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2023
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2022
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2022
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2021
Great Taste Awards (UK)
1 Star
2021
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2021
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2020
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2019
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2019
Great Taste Awards (UK)
3 Stars
2019
International Taste Awards
Silver Medal
2018
World Cheese Awards
Super Gold
2018
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2018
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2018
International Cheese Awards
Silver Medal
2017
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2016
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2014
iTQi Brussels (Belgium)
Crystal Award
2013
Great Taste Awards (UK)
1 Star
2013
Global Cheese Awards (UK)
Gold & Best in Class
2013
International Cheese Awards
Gold & Best in Class
2012
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2012
Global Cheese Awards (UK)
Gold & Best Overseas Cheese
2012
Kasiade (Austria)
Gold Medal & 1st Place
2010
World Cheese Awards
Super-Gold & Triple Category Best
2010
World Cheese Awards
Best New Cheese Trophy
2002
Franciacorta in Bianco
1st Place (Sheep's Milk Category)
650g
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Žigljen Cheese Special Pack, 650 g
Discover one of Gligora’s ultimate flagship creations, now available in a generous, gift-ready special format. Žigljen is a legendary hard cheese that masterfully unites the very best of two worlds—combining premium cow’s milk and rich sheep’s milk from the local pastures of Croatia.
A Masterclass in Patient Maturation: Through an extended aging process, our master cheesemakers bring out the true depth of this unique blend. Žigljen is characterized by:
The Perfect Balance: The creaminess and accessibility of cow's milk harmonized with the robust, aromatic depth of sheep's milk.
Texture: A firm, golden-amber paste that develops a beautiful, slight crystalline structure over time.
Flavor Profile: Intensely savory with an unmistakable nutty undertone and a mineral-rich character that reflects the rugged coastal terroir.
The "Special Pack" Advantage: This 650 g cut is a serious format designed for true cheese lovers. Whether you are hosting a large gathering, curating an impressive gourmet charcuterie board, or looking for a thoughtful, premium gift for a culinary connoisseur, this package delivers a commanding presence.
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Pag Cheese (PDO) Extra Old, 12+ Months Aged
The Extra Old expression of the legendary Pag cheese (Paški sir) — Croatia's most celebrated PDO cheese, aged for at least 12 months to reach its most concentrated form. Deep golden-amber paste with pronounced crystalline structure; intensely savoury, deeply nutty, with that unmistakable mineral-salty edge of Pag terroir. A serious cheese for serious tables.
Awards
Year
Competition
Award / Recognition
2025
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2024
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2023
World Cheese Awards
Bronze
2023
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2022
World Cheese Awards
Silver
2022
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars (PDO)
2021
Great Taste Awards (UK)
2 Stars
2021
World Cheese Awards
Silver (Aged minimum 12 months)
2017
World Cheese Awards
Gold
2017
International Cheese Awards
Gold Medal
2016
World Cheese Awards
Silver
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Žigljen Cheese Aged in Marasca pomace
Žigljen cheese from maraska pomace is a premium specialty that brings tradition and innovation together. Inspired by old methods, our cheesemakers immerse the cheese in maraska pomace, known for its rich aroma, which gives the cheese a special natural moisture and the unique notes of the autochthonous Zadar maraska cherry. This refinement process allows the cheese to develop an intense aroma and a compact texture.
Žigljen, a blend of cow's and sheep's milk from Dalmatia, Lika and Kordun, matures for 4-12 months and becomes even richer after refinement in maraska pomace. The result is a gourmet treat with a pronounced aroma and a special texture.
This unique cheese is excellent for all lovers of cheeses with character, and it's at its best when stored at 4-16 °C.
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Jadranski Cheese
Adriatic cheese is the "younger brother" of our Žigljen, but with a slightly milder flavour. This premium cheese combines cow's and sheep's milk, creating a perfect balance between rich texture and a gentle taste. Bright yellow in colour, creamy, and it melts easily in the mouth, which makes it ideal for lovers of mixed-milk cheeses. With a slightly sweet taste, Adriatic cheese offers a perfect treat for those who prefer gentler yet still rich cheeses. Adriatic cheese has a slightly higher proportion of cow's milk than sheep's milk.
full wheel 2.7 kg
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Natural Milk
Made from 100% Pag sheep's milk from local farms and our own flock
Careful Aging
Matured carefully for rich taste
Natural Taste
Pure milk, natural and authentic taste
Award-Winning Quality
Croatia's most awarded cheese


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Paški Sir (Pag Island Cheese) – Aged min. 6 Months (180g Gift Box)
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Cheese Wheel Eighths Set: Kolan, Paški PDO, Kozlar (675g)
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