Prima Donna (Maturo)
Firm. Nutty. Caramelly.
Regular price £8.80Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | The Netherlands |
| style texture | Mature gouda, firm |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Pasteurised |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Medium-bodied white and red wines, fortified wines, whisky |
About the Cheese
Prima Donna Maturo is a remarkable Dutch cheese that beautifully bridges the cheesemaking traditions of the Netherlands and Italy.
Made from pasteurised cow's milk and matured for around 12 months, it combines the smooth, caramelised richness of an aged Gouda with the fruity, savoury complexity often associated with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Its firm, slightly crumbly texture is dotted with delicate ripening crystals that add a satisfying crunch.
The flavour is wonderfully layered, offering toasted nuts, butterscotch and caramel, balanced by a gentle piquant edge and a long, savoury finish. Rather than ageing to a fixed number of months, each wheel is matured until it reaches the cheesemaker's exact flavour profile, ensuring every piece delivers the perfect balance of sweetness, depth and character.
An exceptional addition to any cheeseboard, Prima Donna Maturo is equally delicious shaved over salads, stirred through risotto or pasta, or simply enjoyed with a glass of medium bodied white or red wine.
About the Cheesemaker
Prima Donna is produced by Landana in the Dutch town of Bodegraven, where generations of cheesemaking expertise meet a spirit of innovation. Created in pursuit of the perfect marriage between Italian and Dutch cheesemaking, the recipe was carefully developed to combine the creamy richness of Italian hard cheeses with the firm texture and depth of traditional Dutch Gouda.
Today, every wheel is carefully monitored by the master cheesemaker, who judges its readiness by flavour and texture rather than age alone. The result is a truly distinctive cheese that celebrates craftsmanship, patience and the best of two great European cheesemaking traditions.
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IMPORTANT: Delivery dates are not guaranteed. For special occasions, please select an earlier delivery date. Cheese ripeness/maturity and wine vintages are not guaranteed unless specified in the product description. Due to small-scale production and logistics, some items may be unavailable. Images are for illustration purposes only.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
