Greek Cheese Tastings — Graviera, Feta PDO & the Island Dairies

The world knows one Greek cheese and mispronounces it; the country makes dozens, and eats more cheese per capita than almost anyone. Real PDO feta — sheep’s milk, barrel-brined — is a different food from the supermarket cube; Crete’s graviera is a great mountain cheese by any standard; and the fresh whey cheeses (mizithra, manouri) anchor both breakfast and dessert. Guided tastings pair them with honey, olives and wine — and teach you what to carry home. Compare below.