Basajo
Creamy. Luxurious. Heady.
Regular price £14.10Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | Italy, Veneto |
| style texture | Strong blue, creamy |
| milk | Ewe |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Dessert wines |
About the Cheese
Basajo is a decadent, wine-soaked blue cheese made from raw ewe's milk in Veneto, Italy.
The wheels spend about three weeks bathing in a sweet wine from Sicily, infusing the paste with heady honeyed notes.
This artisan cheese seduces with its velvety texture and extraordinary fruitiness, offering a delightful experience without the usual saltiness and strong bite of typical blue cheeses.
Enjoy Basajo with ripe pears and a dessert wine with a comparably full body, such as Sauternes or Passito di Pantelleria, for an exquisite pairing.
Cheesemaker: La Casearia Carpenedo
La Casearia Carpenedo is renowned for its innovative approach to cheesemaking, transforming high-quality products into unique and unforgettable delicacies. Antonio Carpenedo, along with his sons Ernesto and Alessandro, are masters of affinage — the art of cheese aging.
Known globally as innovators and guardians of this craft, they have developed the Carpenedo Method, a set of processing procedures honed through years of experimentation and refinement.
The Carpenedo family's journey began in 1961 in the Veneto region when young Antonio started helping his father in a local grocery store specialising in cheese.
Over the decades, Antonio’s passion and creativity led to numerous innovations, including the creation of Ubriaco.
Today, Casearia Carpenedo continues to be a beacon of modern cheesemaking, exporting their exceptional products to over 30 countries worldwide while maintaining a deep respect for traditional techniques and raw materials.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
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.
