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Pag Cheese Extra Old
The Extra Old expression of the legendary Pag cheese — 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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Hemp Cheese
Hemp cheese represents an extraordinary combination of traditional cheesemaking artistry and innovative ingredients. This unique cheese is the result of careful processing of high-quality milk enriched with hemp, which is known for its health values.
Hemp cheese offers not only an unusual, pleasant taste but also numerous health benefits. Each cheese is carefully crafted to satisfy even the most demanding platters, whether used as part of a meal, an addition to various dishes, or as a healthy snack.
Our hemp cheese is ideal for gourmets who want to experiment with new flavours, as well as for those who look for healthy options in their diet. Discover how this innovative cheese can enrich your dish and contribute to your health while enjoying its unique texture and taste.
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Pag Cheese PDO — Quarter Wheel, 650 g
A vacuum-packed quarter of authentic Paški sir — Croatia's only PDO sheep's milk cheese, produced on the windswept island of Pag where the bura wind and salt-kissed pastures give the milk its unrivalled depth. At 650 g, this is the ideal household format: generous enough to last, small enough to stay fresh, and perfectly proportioned for a serious cheese board.
Firm and slightly granular in texture, with a clean, savoury finish that lingers. One of Croatia's most decorated cheeses — a natural companion to bold Dalmatian reds, olives, prosciutto and good olive oil. A considered gift or a household staple for anyone who takes their cheese seriously.
Milk: 100% Pag sheep's milk
Format: vacuum-packed quarter, 650 g
Designation: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer: Sirana Gligora, Kolan, island of Pag
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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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Cheese Wheel Eighths Set: Kolan, Paški PDO, Kozlar (675g)
Discover the richness of flavour of the island of Pag and Dalmatia in one exclusive package. This set brings the three best-known Gligora cheeses, each in practical pre-cut form (one-eighth of a wheel), offering you a complete gastronomic journey through the best of Croatian cheesemaking.
What's in the set?
Pag Cheese (PDO) – The king of Croatian cheeses: Made from 100% sheep's milk from the island of Pag, this cheese with the protected designation of origin (PDO) matures for 6 to 12 months. It is characterised by an intense aroma, a grainy texture and a rich flavour of pastures rich in sea spray and medicinal herbs.
Kolan Cheese – Tradition and quality: A hard cheese made from 100% cow's milk, aged for a minimum of 4 months. Inspired by the Trappists, Kolan has become synonymous with premium cow's milk cheese in Croatia, recognisable for its pleasant aromas and firm structure.
Kozlar Cheese – Freshness of Dalmatia: A semi-hard cheese made from 100% goat's milk from northern Dalmatia. The younger cheese (1-2 months) has mild and pleasant aromas and is ideal for those looking for a lighter yet characterful goat cheese.
Serving suggestion: Build a premium "Gligora platter" – cut the cheeses into triangles and serve with Dalmatian prosciutto, olives, dried figs and walnuts. Each cheese has its own wine: Kozlar loves a fresh Malvazija, Kolan pairs with lighter reds, while Pag cheese calls for a full-bodied Plavac Mali or Teran.
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Cheese Wheel Eighths Set: Kolan, Žigljen, Dinarski (675g)
Discover the variety of Croatian pastures through three legendary cheeses from the Gligora Creamery. This set brings a perfect balance between a classic cow's milk cheese and award-winning mixed-milk cheeses that have claimed the most prestigious international prizes.
What's in the set?
Kolan cheese: A hard cheese made from 100% cow's milk, matured for a minimum of 4 months. Its pleasant aroma and firm yet melting texture make it a perfect introduction to any tasting.
Žigljen cheese: This exceptional mixed-milk cheese is made by combining cow's and sheep's milk. Žigljen perfectly balances the mildness of cow's milk and the distinctive sharpness of Pag sheep's milk, delivering a rich and full flavour.
Dinarski cheese: A unique blend of goat's milk from southern Dalmatia and cow's milk from inland Croatia. Dinarski cheese is a multi-award-winning delicacy with a distinctive, mildly piquant aroma that comes from quality goat's milk.
Serving suggestion: Serve the cheeses with homemade prosciutto, capers and nuts. Because of the richness of the mixed-milk cheeses (Žigljen and Dinarski), this platter pairs excellently with fuller white wines or medium-bodied reds such as Merlot.
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Gligora Signature Box (2kg)
Indulge in the ultimate gastronomic journey with the Gligora Signature Box, a curated collection of our finest artisanal cheeses. This 2kg ensemble features a variety of premium cuts (approx. 250-300g each), vacuum-sealed to preserve their complex aromas and textures from our cave-aging rooms straight to your table.
The centerpiece of this selection is the legendary Extra Aged Paški Sir (PDO), the proud recipient of the Gold Medal at the 2025/2026 World Cheese Awards in Bern. This world-champion sheep's milk cheese, renowned for its crystalline structure and intense herbal notes, is accompanied by a hand-picked assortment of our signature cow, goat, and mixed-milk cheeses.
Whether you are hosting an exquisite tasting event or seeking the perfect gift for a true connoisseur, the Signature Box represents the pinnacle of Croatian dairy craftsmanship and our commitment to world-class excellence.
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Paški sir Extra Old, 225 g
The most concentrated expression of the legendary Paški sir — Croatia's only PDO sheep's milk cheese, now aged for a minimum of 12 months to develop its most intense, complex character.
Crafted on the wind-scoured island of Pag, where the fierce bura wind and sparse, salt-dusted pastures give the native Pag sheep's milk an unrivalled depth of flavour. After ageing, the paste becomes firm and granular, the colour deepens to a rich amber-ivory, and the aroma fills the room with notes of roasted nuts, dry hay, and aged butter. On the palate, long-crystallised tyrosine crystals deliver a satisfying crunch, while the finish lingers with a gentle, savoury sweetness that only time can produce.
At 225 g, this is the ideal size for a premium cheese board, an elevated aperitivo moment, or a considered gift for someone who truly appreciates fine cheese. Pair with a bold Croatian red — Dingač or Plavac Mali — aged honey, or a handful of walnuts.
Milk: 100% Pag sheep's milk
Ageing: minimum 12 months
Designation: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer: Sirana Gligora, Kolan, island of Pag
Weight: 225 g (vacuum-packed)
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Pag Cheese Gift Box, 180 g
Elevate your gifting or personal collection with the world-renowned Paški sir, a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) sheep’s milk cheese from the island of Pag. This exquisite 180 g cut has been aged for a minimum of six months, allowing it to develop its signature crystalline texture and a complex, piquante flavor profile infused with the scents of Mediterranean herbs and sea salt.
Presented in an elegant gift box, this aged Paški sir reflects the unique terroir of Pag’s rocky pastures, where the sheep graze on salt-dusted sage and immortelle. With its rich, lingering finish and artisanal heritage, this is more than just a cheese—it is a piece of Croatian tradition. Perfectly paired with a glass of premium Plavac Mali or a few drops of wildflower honey.
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Pag cheese PDO
Pag cheese 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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Truffle Cow Cheese – Gift Box, 225 g
A 225 g portion of Gligora's artisan cow's milk cheese enriched with Istrian black truffle, beautifully presented in a gift box — a premium Croatian delicacy that brings together the rich depth of aged cow's milk cheese and the unmistakable earthy aroma of truffle from the forests of Istria. Each slice carries the distinctive character of Gligora's traditional cheesemaking, elevated by fragrant Istrian black truffle worked through the paste.Awarded 2 stars at the Great Taste Awards 2012 — recognition of exceptional quality by the world's most demanding food judges.Ready to unwrap and serve: arrange slices on a cheese board with honey, charcuterie and crackers, or enjoy simply on its own. An ideal gift for cheese lovers and gourmets alike.225 g · Croatia · Gligora cow's milk cheese with Istrian black truffle · Gift box
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Cheese from Mišina (Sheepskin-Aged Cheese)
Sir iz mišine — "cheese from the sheepskin" — is a rare traditional cheese aged inside a tanned sheepskin sack ("mišina"), the way shepherds preserved cheese for centuries in the Dalmatian hinterland. The unique microclimate inside the skin gives the cheese an intensely savoury, slightly piquant character with a soft crumbly texture and the unmistakable depth of slow, patient ageing. A genuine piece of Croatian cheesemaking heritage.Croatia (Dalmatian hinterland) · Aged in sheepskin
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Pag Cheese Extra Old
The Extra Old expression of the legendary Pag cheese — 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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Hemp Cheese
Hemp cheese represents an extraordinary combination of traditional cheesemaking artistry and innovative ingredients. This unique cheese is the result of careful processing of high-quality milk enriched with hemp, which is known for its health values.
Hemp cheese offers not only an unusual, pleasant taste but also numerous health benefits. Each cheese is carefully crafted to satisfy even the most demanding platters, whether used as part of a meal, an addition to various dishes, or as a healthy snack.
Our hemp cheese is ideal for gourmets who want to experiment with new flavours, as well as for those who look for healthy options in their diet. Discover how this innovative cheese can enrich your dish and contribute to your health while enjoying its unique texture and taste.
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