Gligora Cheese & Deli
Skip to content
Croatia’s most awarded cheese, among the world’s finest
100% natural ingredients 🧀

Language

Cart
Gligora Cheese & Deli

Collection: PDO

Discover our exclusive collection of products carrying the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) seal. This certification ensures that every item is produced, processed, and prepared in a specific geographical area using recognized local expertise. From traditional techniques to unique regional ingredients, explore the true taste of authenticity and uncompromising quality.

Gligora Cheese & Deli
Compare (0/5)
Gligora Cheese & Deli

14 products

Block of cheese with a Gligora label on a white background

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
View details
Šoltansko Šoltanka Premium Organic Blend EVOO, 0.5 L

Šoltansko Šoltanka Premium Organic Blend EVOO, 0.5 L

The half-litre format of Šoltansko Šoltanka — the signature organic blend from the island of Šolta, drawn together from the finest indigenous Dalmatian olive varieties for balance, depth and easy elegance. Bright golden-green in the glass, with aromas of fresh-cut grass, green almond, ripe tomato leaf and Mediterranean herbs. Medium-bodied, beautifully integrated, with a soft peppery-bitter finish. The everyday-size bottle for considered Mediterranean cooking. 0.5 L · Šolta Island, Croatia · Organic blend PDO
block of hard cheese Pag

Pag cheese 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)
View details
Round of cheese with a black label featuring 'Gligore' and 'Paški Sir' on a white background.

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  
Full wheel 2.6 kg
View details
Šoltansko Šoltanka Premium Organic Blend EVOO, 0.25 L

Šoltansko Šoltanka Premium Organic Blend EVOO, 0.25 L

Šoltanka is the signature Šolta island blend — a thoughtful organic composition of the island's finest indigenous olive varieties, drawn together for balance, depth and easy elegance. Bright golden-green in the glass, with aromas of fresh-cut grass, green almond, ripe tomato leaf and Mediterranean herbs. Medium-bodied and beautifully integrated, with a soft peppery-bitter finish. A versatile finishing oil that brings the Dalmatian island terroir to every Mediterranean plate.0.25 L · Šolta Island, Croatia · Organic blend
RHEOS Istarska Bjelica Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0.5 L

RHEOS Istarska Bjelica Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0.5 L

The bigger sibling of the boutique RHEOS Istarska bjelica — half a litre of monovarietal extra virgin olive oil pressed from Istria's most distinctive indigenous olive. Brilliant green-gold in the glass, with aromas of freshly cut grass, green almond, wild herbs, artichoke and a hint of green tomato.Full and lively on the palate, with the unmistakable bitter-peppery finish of a young, polyphenol-rich Istarska bjelica. A finishing oil for the cook who wants the oil to register: drizzle over grilled fish, white bean soup, fresh sheep's cheese, ripe tomatoes or warm country bread.0.5 L · Istria, Croatia · Istarska bjelica · Extra virgin · Cold-extracted
View details
Packaged cheese with a black label on a white background

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.
View details
Round yellow cheese wheel with a black label featuring a woman's face and 'Gligora' branding on a white background.

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)
650 g
View details
Packaged product with a clear window on a light gray background

Pag Flower of Salt, 150 g

“Cvijet soli” — the flower of salt — is the delicate top layer of crystals hand-skimmed from the surface of Pag's traditional salt pans, where centuries-old methods produce some of the finest finishing salt in the Mediterranean. Crisp, mineral-rich and beautifully aromatic, reserved for finishing: sprinkle on fresh tomatoes, grilled meats, soft-boiled eggs, or chocolate desserts to taste the Adriatic in a single grain.150 g · Pag Island, Croatia
View details
Drawstring bag with 'Solni Cvijet' branding and a tag on a white background

Flower of Salt (Solni Cvijet) – Pag Island (125g Pouch)

Elevate your culinary creations with the Flower of Salt (Solni cvijet) from Pag Island, widely regarded as the "caviar of salt." Hand-harvested using traditional wooden tools from the pristine, mineral-rich salt pans of Pag, this rare delicacy forms only on calm, sunny days as a delicate crust on the sea's surface. Unlike regular sea salt, these flaky, hollow crystals dissolve gently on the tongue, offering a subtle, complex saltiness with a high concentration of natural minerals. Designed as a premium finishing salt, it should be crushed between your fingers right before serving. It is the absolute perfect final touch for a slice of aged Paški sir, premium steaks, carpaccio, or even artisanal dark chocolate.
View details
RHEOS Istarska Bjelica Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0.25 L

RHEOS Istarska Bjelica Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 0.25 L

A monovarietal extra virgin olive oil from RHEOS, pressed exclusively from Istarska bjelica — the indigenous "white" olive of Istria, considered by many to be Croatia's most distinctive olive variety. Istarska bjelica produces oils with serious character: assertively herbal, peppery and structured.Brilliant green-gold in the glass, with aromas of freshly cut grass, green almond, wild herbs, artichoke and a hint of green tomato. Full and lively on the palate, with an unmistakable bitter-peppery finish that gently grips the throat — the hallmark of a young, polyphenol-rich Istarska bjelica oil. Reserve for finishing.0.25 L · Istria, Croatia · Istarska bjelica · Extra virgin · Cold-extracted
View details
Paski Sir Gigore cheese packaging with three triangular pieces on a black background.

Pag Cheese PDO — Sliced, 100 g

A 100 g pre-sliced "platica" of authentic Paški sir PDO — ready straight from the pack onto a board, into a panino or alongside an aperitivo. No cutting, no fuss: just Croatia's most celebrated sheep's milk cheese, sliced thin and vacuum-sealed at its best. Each slice delivers the full character of the cheese: firm, slightly crystalline, with the clean savoury depth that comes from island sheep raised on bura-swept, herb-scented pastures. The ideal format for entertaining, snacking or pairing with a glass of Plavac Mali and a handful of good olives. Milk: 100% Pag sheep's milk Format: pre-sliced, 100 g (vacuum-packed) Designation: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Producer: Sirana Gligora, Kolan, island of Pag
View details
Pag Cheese Cubes, 125 g

Pag Cheese Cubes, 125 g

Bite-size cubes of the famous Pag cheese (Paški sir) — Croatia's most celebrated PDO cheese, made on the windswept island of Pag from the milk of indigenous sheep that graze on aromatic herbs salted by sea spray. The Gligora dairy is the island's most decorated cheesemaker, and these convenient 125 g cubes deliver the full character of the cheese: firm, golden-amber paste, crystalline structure from careful ageing, and that unmistakable nutty, savoury-mineral flavour with a lingering salty-herbal finish. Perfect for a quick aperitivo, salads, snack boards or pairing with a glass of Žlahtina.
View details
Jar of Iliada Kalamata Olives on a white background

Kalamata Olives ILIADA PDO, 370 g

ILIADA Kalamata olives with PDO certification — the benchmark of Greek olive quality, grown exclusively in the Kalamata region of the Peloponnese where the variety originated. These large, almond-shaped olives are cured in wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, giving them their characteristic rich, fruity depth and smooth, glossy finish. A fundamental component of any serious antipasto, cheese board or Mediterranean spread. Pair with aged sheep's milk cheeses, prosciutto, good bread and a glass of red wine. The 370 g jar is the ideal size for entertaining or a well-stocked kitchen. Variety: Kalamata Designation: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Weight: 370 g Origin: Kalamata region, Greece (ILIADA) Cured in: wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
View details
Made with traditional recipes
Gligora Cheese & Deli
100% natural ingredients
Gligora Cheese & Deli
Award-winning quality
Gligora Cheese & Deli
Made in Croatia
Gligora Cheese & Deli