"O sunca rodu do sunca počitku" book by Ivan Gligora

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)

Kolan cheese is a true Gligora classic and the oldest cheese of the Gligora Creamery, created in 1996. This outstanding hard cheese is made from 100% cow's milk from the Zadar hinterland. Although inspired by the traditional Trappist, Kolan cheese has evolved into a unique category, keeping its name and recognisable visual identity – the label featuring the little church of St. Jerome from the Kolanje field. Kolan cheese is distinguished by pleasant aromas and a firm, structured paste. The cheese is 6 months old, and its mildness, together with moderate aromas and flavours, makes it extraordinarily popular among cheese lovers. Today Kolan is one of the best-selling hard cheeses in Croatia. The Superior expression of Gligora's Kolan — an elevated tier of one of the dairy's most cherished cow cheeses, named after the small Pag island village. Built around carefully selected wheels and given extra care in maturation, Kolan Superior reveals a beautifully complex savoury character with classic minerality and a long, polished finish. A premium choice for serious cheese tables.

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.

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.

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.

Žigljen cheese is a hard cheese that brings together the best of cow's and sheep's milk, produced in Dalmatia, Lika and Kordun. Inspired by the tradition of cheesemaking on the island of Pag, this cheese is a true Gligora classic that was created in 1996. It started as a blend of Pag sheep's milk and cow's milk from the Zadar hinterland, because in the first year there was not enough Pag milk to produce Pag cheese. This innovative approach quickly conquered the market, and Žigljen became a favourite cheese, recognised for its unique flavour combination. Žigljen has a pronounced aroma and scent, with a compact paste. It matures for a minimum of 6 months, and its recognisable texture and rich flavour make it versatile in the kitchen, perfect for enjoying in different dishes. It has won several international awards, which confirms its top-tier quality. Žigljen is ideally stored at 10-12 °C.

Experience the refined purity of Sir Kozlar, an exquisite hard cheese crafted exclusively from the finest goat’s milk. Known for its characteristic snow-white paste and elegant texture, Kozlar is a testament to the Gligora dairy’s mastery in balancing traditional techniques with sophisticated flavor profiles. Unlike younger goat cheeses, Kozlar is aged to develop a firm, smooth consistency and a subtle, nuanced tang that is both refreshing and deeply savory. Its delicate herbal undertones make it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the lighter, yet complex side of artisanal cheeses. Serve it thinly sliced with floral honeys, fresh walnuts, or a crisp white wine such as Pošip for a truly elevated gastronomic experience.

Young Trappist Gligora is a semi-hard cheese made from 100% full-fat cow's milk, created as Gligora's take on the classic semi-hard cheese. This cheese is distinguished by its rich milk fat, which carries aroma, scent and fat-soluble vitamins, making it exceptionally tasty and nutritious. Young Trappist has quickly become one of Gligora's classics and a synonym for a quality semi-hard cheese that is always affordable. It is an ideal solution for everyday meals, perfect in sandwiches, toasts and salads. With its texture and flavour, Young Trappist can enrich any meal. This cheese is available in different shapes, and it is vacuum-packed for a longer shelf life of up to 120 days, under optimal storage conditions at between 4 and 12 °C. Young Trappist is an excellent choice for cheese lovers who look for a high-quality product at an accessible price.

Chili cheese is an ideal choice for those who love spice! This hard cow's milk cheese is enriched with a blend of carefully selected chili peppers that give it a spicy, intense taste and a recognisable character. The perfect balance between the cheese's creamy texture and the chili's heat makes it an ideal addition for all lovers of fiery flavours. You can serve it as a snack, an addition to a cheese board, or with a glass of wine for the perfect experience.

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.

Likotin is one of Gligora's signature sheep's-milk cheeses — a long-aged speciality with deep savoury character and a refined, structured texture. Firm, golden-amber paste with a beautifully developed flavour: nutty, mineral, with a long warming finish. A serious choice for the discerning cheese lover.

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

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)

Kolan cheese is a true Gligora classic and the oldest cheese of the Gligora Creamery, created in 1996. This outstanding hard cheese is made from 100% cow's milk from the Zadar hinterland. Although inspired by the traditional Trappist, Kolan cheese has evolved into a unique category, keeping its name and recognisable visual identity – the label featuring the little church of St. Jerome from the Kolanje field. Kolan cheese is distinguished by pleasant aromas and a firm, structured paste. The cheese is 6 months old, and its mildness, together with moderate aromas and flavours, makes it extraordinarily popular among cheese lovers. Today Kolan is one of the best-selling hard cheeses in Croatia. The Superior expression of Gligora's Kolan — an elevated tier of one of the dairy's most cherished cow cheeses, named after the small Pag island village. Built around carefully selected wheels and given extra care in maturation, Kolan Superior reveals a beautifully complex savoury character with classic minerality and a long, polished finish. A premium choice for serious cheese tables.

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.

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.

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.

Žigljen cheese is a hard cheese that brings together the best of cow's and sheep's milk, produced in Dalmatia, Lika and Kordun. Inspired by the tradition of cheesemaking on the island of Pag, this cheese is a true Gligora classic that was created in 1996. It started as a blend of Pag sheep's milk and cow's milk from the Zadar hinterland, because in the first year there was not enough Pag milk to produce Pag cheese. This innovative approach quickly conquered the market, and Žigljen became a favourite cheese, recognised for its unique flavour combination. Žigljen has a pronounced aroma and scent, with a compact paste. It matures for a minimum of 6 months, and its recognisable texture and rich flavour make it versatile in the kitchen, perfect for enjoying in different dishes. It has won several international awards, which confirms its top-tier quality. Žigljen is ideally stored at 10-12 °C.

Experience the refined purity of Sir Kozlar, an exquisite hard cheese crafted exclusively from the finest goat’s milk. Known for its characteristic snow-white paste and elegant texture, Kozlar is a testament to the Gligora dairy’s mastery in balancing traditional techniques with sophisticated flavor profiles. Unlike younger goat cheeses, Kozlar is aged to develop a firm, smooth consistency and a subtle, nuanced tang that is both refreshing and deeply savory. Its delicate herbal undertones make it an ideal choice for those who appreciate the lighter, yet complex side of artisanal cheeses. Serve it thinly sliced with floral honeys, fresh walnuts, or a crisp white wine such as Pošip for a truly elevated gastronomic experience.

Young Trappist Gligora is a semi-hard cheese made from 100% full-fat cow's milk, created as Gligora's take on the classic semi-hard cheese. This cheese is distinguished by its rich milk fat, which carries aroma, scent and fat-soluble vitamins, making it exceptionally tasty and nutritious. Young Trappist has quickly become one of Gligora's classics and a synonym for a quality semi-hard cheese that is always affordable. It is an ideal solution for everyday meals, perfect in sandwiches, toasts and salads. With its texture and flavour, Young Trappist can enrich any meal. This cheese is available in different shapes, and it is vacuum-packed for a longer shelf life of up to 120 days, under optimal storage conditions at between 4 and 12 °C. Young Trappist is an excellent choice for cheese lovers who look for a high-quality product at an accessible price.

Chili cheese is an ideal choice for those who love spice! This hard cow's milk cheese is enriched with a blend of carefully selected chili peppers that give it a spicy, intense taste and a recognisable character. The perfect balance between the cheese's creamy texture and the chili's heat makes it an ideal addition for all lovers of fiery flavours. You can serve it as a snack, an addition to a cheese board, or with a glass of wine for the perfect experience.

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.

Likotin is one of Gligora's signature sheep's-milk cheeses — a long-aged speciality with deep savoury character and a refined, structured texture. Firm, golden-amber paste with a beautifully developed flavour: nutty, mineral, with a long warming finish. A serious choice for the discerning cheese lover.

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