A gold medal for their Kolan cheese aged in wine must,
A silver medal for their extra-aged Pag cheese (Paški sir), and
A bronze medal for their Žigljen cheese aged in the pomace of Viška maraska cherries.

The 2024 competition set new records, with 4,786 cheeses from 47 countries assessed by 240 judges representing 40 nations. Among the judges were top industry experts, including cheese technologists, graders, chefs, buyers, and journalists. Over a rigorous three-stage evaluation process, the cheeses were judged on appearance, aroma, texture, mouthfeel, and flavor, earning points to secure bronze, silver, or gold medals.

This recognition reaffirms Sirana Gligora’s dedication to blending tradition and innovation, cementing their reputation as leaders in the global cheese industry. Congratulations to the team on this remarkable accomplishment!

Great Taste is the largest and most trusted global accreditation system for food and drink, providing a unique product evaluation that can result in an award of 1, 2, or 3 stars. These awards enhance consumer trust and commercial success for quality food and drink producers, raising awareness of their products on local, regional, national, and international levels.

This year, approximately 13,000 entries were received, and products were judged solely on taste and appearance, without any information about the brand or packaging.

Kolan cheese aged in olive pomace was rated as "outstanding," earning it three stars—the highest accolade that confirms its exceptional quality and taste. We thank the members of the jury @guildoffinefood for this outstanding achievement, as well as our customers for their continuous support.

In addition to Kolan cheese aged in olive pomace, which received three stars, the following were also awarded:
Pag cheese and Smoked Goat cheese with two stars, and Hemp cheese and Kolan cheese with one star.

#GreatTasteAwards #GreatTasteAwards2024

In addition to physical stores, you can order everything listed via the webshop, where we have ensured safe shopping and fast delivery for the territory of Croatia, but also in all countries of the European Union, Norway, and Switzerland!

We try to offer you everything that we think best represents individual Croatian regions - so we offer herbal brandy from the island of Pag, šljivovica brandy as a typical brandy of Slavonia and Baranja, quince wine, Williams brandy, apple brandy - have them all!
Slightly different products from brandies are liqueurs - by adding sugar, water, and flavorings to brandies or ethyl alcohol, we get liqueurs, and they can be fruit or vegetable.

Some of the fruit liqueurs we offer are; liqueurs made of hawthorn, hazelnut, tangerine, lemon, etc., while they are herbal, with the addition of wormwood - Pelinkovac, anise - anisette.

Gligora cheese&deli supports local gin producers, so in its offer, we have Aura Gin Karbun, Republic of Dubrovnik, Rapski Gin 1177, and Little Gipsy Gin.

Look for premium Croatian brandies and liqueurs at webshop.gligora.com

It is not new that Croatia is rich in various cured meat delicacies, from Istrian, Krk, Dalmatian, Posedarski prosciutto, all the way to dried and smoked meat and meat products with and without spices such as kulen, kulen seka, pancetta, bacon, buđola, čvarci!
We have gathered, as we ourselves believe, only the best producers and their cured meat products on the shelves of our stores as well as on our webshop - Smjeli, Brala, Matijević, Žužić, Đakovacke delikatese, Anser, Azzri, Voštane, Histris, Mataš, Igomat, and much more respectable manufacturers. As always, we try to recognize the quality of cured meat products as you have recognized in our cheeses - therefore, we always offer you the best.

Look for all of the above in all Gligora cheese&deli stores in Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Zadar, Dubrovnik, and Kolan on Pag island. If it's easier for you - order in a few steps via the web and we will deliver to your doorstep within 5 to 7 working days of ordering in the whole EU!
 

At the prestigious competition held in Frome, England at Global Cheese Award 2021, Sirana Gligora was the only cheese factory from Croatia and won as many as 6 medals.
It should be noted that about 1500 cheeses took part in this year's competition, and only about 250 of them were awarded. One of our cheeses is the title of "Reserve champion"!

CheeseE Likotin (100% sheep's milk from the Lika area), Liburjan (cow's, sheep's and goat's milk), and Kozlar (100% goat's milk) are awarded gold, with Liburjan and Kozlar being the best in their category and one hundred percent goat cheese - Kozlar is the runner-up of the entire competition!

This is one of the biggest awards for our Sirana Gligora, considering that it is a specialized cheese competition. Also, this is an extremely valuable confirmation of the quality of this year's cheeses with goat's milk, which gives us an incentive for further progress and production of the same. There is no need to spend too many words on the quality and awards for 100% sheep cheese from the island of Pag - Pag cheese, so any recognition for goat cheese and cheese from mixed milk is extremely joyful.

See you!
 

Dear visitors, from 31.05. the doors of our cheese factory and tasting room are reopened for individual and group visits!
The cheese factory can be visited every day except Sunday at 11, 12, and 13:00, and the cheese & caffe bar is open from 8:00 to 16:00. See you!
 

Tofu
This is a soy product with high protein content, great as a substitute for fish, meat and poultry. Also, no low percentage of fat and carbohydrates, and a high percentage of protein - 100 g has about 150 calories, 10 to 20 g of protein (depending on the manufacturer), Very easily digested (95%), and protein apsorbtion is over 60%. It is rich in calcium, iron and B vitamins, and is also good as a source of potassium and phosphorus. We can find it in different variants as fresh tofu, silk, smoked and marinated. It is used to make tofunaise and spreads, as well as salami and sausages!

Seitan 
Also known as "wheat meat" - a dish made from wheat flour and rich in protein. Specifically, we are talking about wheat gluten that is formed by rinsing starch from dough. Rinsing and cooking create a pure gluten-like texture similar to meat. Satan is a food used in the diet, like tofu, by vegetarians and vegans.
100 g of fresh satan has about 147 kcal, 26 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat and about 6 g of carbohydrates. Of the minerals in satan, potassium, iron, magnesium and calcium are present.
Since the main ingredient in seitan is gluten, this food is not recommended for people who are allergic or have an intolerance to this protein.

Humus
Hummus is made from chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), parsley, garlic, olive oil and spices. Hummus is rich in protein, it is an ideal ratio of protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. It is a good antioxidant and has a low glycemic index. It also does not contain gluten like seitan.
100 grams of hummus contains; 166 calories: 9.5g fat, 8g protein, 14g carbs, about 6g fibre, rich in magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6 and potassium.

Enjoy healthy veggie foods! Order now HERE

All wines of these winemakers, as well as cheeses from their wine drop, can be purchased in all Gligora cheese & deli stores and at webshop.gligora.com

The cheeses from the wine drop are just ripening, and they will go on sale only after 2 months, more precisely around Christmas 2020.
 

Unique and refined gift packages are already ready and waiting for your loved ones and your business partners.
So why not cheer them up with cute, hand-knitted baskets or boxes and cheeses in a special edition? We have prepared several ready-made solutions for you, also, we inform you that you can fill the baskets and packages according to your own wishes!
In addition to the famous Pag cheese, make gifts from Dalmatian, Istrian, Posedarje or Krk prosciutto, Slavonian kulen and with the best Dalmatian and Istrian olive oils! Business gifts and birthday gifts have never been so tasty!

See what our gift offer looks like -> HERE

Best in class - Dinarski aged wine drop

Second prize - Žigljen aged in olive skins

Second prize - Likotin

Third prize - Kordunski cheese

Third prize - Kolan aged in wine drop

At the Great Taste Awards 2020, Gligora Pag cheese was awarded two stars, and Kozlar from the olive skins was awarded one star.

With this, we confirmed the continuity of the quality of Pag cheese and affinated cheeses because Likotin aged in olive skins last year won a maximum of three stars.

This competition (GTA) was founded in 1994 and is also known as the seal of excellence, the Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Award rewards above all taste, and all products are removed from the packaging before tasting. This year 144 judges were present, and among them are; food critics, chefs, caterers, retailers, producers, gastro journalists, journalists and influencers. All of the above have decided which products deserve one, two or three stars.

This year, more than 12,700 products were registered, and 5,294 products were awarded.

In addition to Sirana Gligora, 7 other representatives from Croatia participated, and Varžak Mediterra and Volim Ljuto should be singled out, whose products can be found in Gligora stores.

Here are the reviews of the judges for the awarded cheeses:

PAG CHEESE:
“Pretty pale yellow in colour, with a beautiful thick orange rind - this cheese is certainly visually appealing. It has a fermented spicy aroma and a fresh scent of herbs. The texture is hard but not overly crumbly and melts in your mouth due to its high-fat content. The taste in the mouth is long-lasting, with good salinity and black pepper substrates. It is also an extremely creamy hard cheese, very tasty on the whole. "

“Visually pleasing and exciting crust. The texture is thick, pleasant, decomposes well in the mouth. There is a slight smokiness of this cheese which we found very intriguing. Satisfactory and balanced levels of salt and fruity notes are present. A great feeling of melting in the mouth and crystallization on the tongue. "

KOZLAR FROM THE OLIVE KOMINA:
"Delicious goat's milk cheese, authentic look with pale yellow paste and rustically washed rind. It had a lovely natural, fresh, goat, grassy aroma. The pasta was firm and creamy, with a bit of crunchiness from lactate crystals, and the taste was complex, with a lot of nuts, sweetness, tenderness. "

"A firm, riped cheese with an attractive rind, an artisan look and a sharp ripe flavour. The flavours are complex and lively, with a mixture of salty and sweet notes, sharp and grassy, ​​with nutty edges and a delicate goat, creamy richness that is really well balanced."

Whichever you choose - you choose top-quality prosciutto from renowned producers. All these prosciuttos have either label of a protected designation of origin (Istrian) or a protected geographical indication (Krk, Dalmatian and Drniš) and this is a kind of confirmation of uniqueness and quality!

The taste of prosciutto depends on many factors, such as the breeding and nutrition of pigs from which prosciutto is produced, then salting and additional spices, which depend on the affinities of the producers, as well as the size or weight of pig leg and their adipose tissue.

History

Prosciutto began to be produced in Croatia with the expansion of the Roman Empire by transferring the knowledge and skills of processing and salting pork. Gradually, techniques and skills are passed from generation to generation and take on specific characteristics in different areas.

Mass production began after the end of World War II, and in the '60s, with the significant development of tourism, it became an almost common food product in Croatia.

What are the basic differences in the preparation of prosciutto?
 

Smoking

Istrian and Krk prosciutto does not smoke.

Dalmatian prosciutto is smoked according to the producer's estimate, while Drniš prosciutto is smoked between 45 and 60 days.

Skin and adipose tissue

Istrian prosciutto removes skin and subcutaneous fat, while Krk, Dalmatian and Drniš remain.

Drying

The drying process of Dalmatian and Drniš prosciutto lasts up to 2 months, Krk prosciutto 3 months, and Istrian prosciutto between 5 and 7 months.

Maturation

Dalmatian prosciutto matures up to 12 months, Krk min. 12 months, Drniš from 12 to 18 months, Istrian up to 18 months.

Salting

Krk prosciutto is salted with a mixture of salt and black pepper, and laurel and rosemary can be added to the mixture. Istrian prosciutto is salted with a mixture of salt, black pepper, onion, bay leaf and rosemary.

Dalmatian and Drniš prosciutto are salted exclusively with sea salt.

Pressing

In Istrian and Krk pressing takes a minimum of 7 days, in Drniš and Dalmatia from 7 to 10 days.

Cutting prosciutto

It is a real science to cut prosciutto and it differs from prosciutto to prosciutto.

It is definitely recommended to cut the prosciutto with a knife, slowly and in even strokes. Machine cutting is not desirable and is impossible to do it on the whole prosciutto with bones. If it is cut mechanically, it is also necessary to cut at the lowest speed so as not to heat the prosciutto and melt the fat. Prosciutto should be cut just before consumption.

Leg weight

In the case of Krk prosciutto, the weight of fresh ham must be at least 12 kg, and the finished product at least 6.5 kg.

In the case of Istrian prosciutto, the weight of fresh ham must be at least 13 kg, and the finished product from 6 to 8 kg.

In the case of Drniš and Dalmatian prosciutto - fresh leg must weigh at least 11 kg, and the weight of the finished product is not explicitly defined.

You can find our prosciutto selection here

SUPERCHEESE cheeses are SUPER healthy because they are made from 100% goat's milk from Dalmatia! Goat's milk is used as a natural remedy for allergies and reduces respiratory problems. Goat's milk is easily digestible and is completely absorbed by the body! Milk is rich in phosphorus and calcium, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and B12! To this SUPER milk, we added SUPER additives - turmeric, habanero chilli and tomato, activated charcoal and fennel and medicinal herbs - dandelion, hawthorn, echinacea and nettle!

Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties, it fights viruses, bacteria and fungi in the body! Reduces airway obstruction!

Chilli and tomato - eat cheese without gaining weight? Yes - because by consuming capsaicin - the active components of hot peppers increase body temperature, and thus energy consumption! Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and vitamin C, which as an antioxidant protects us from colds and infections and strengthens the immune system!

Activated charcoal and fennel - activated charcoal binds toxins and cleanse the body, while fennel also acts as a purifier of the body and prevents bloating!

Healing herbs - hawthorn lowers blood pressure, improves cardiovascular health, dandelion improves liver and kidney function, echinacea has an antiviral effect on respiratory infections, and nettle is known as an iron-rich diuretic and lowers sugar!

That's why these cheeses are called SUPERCHEESE!

The labels of these Gligora cheeses are somewhat different from previous labels, the graphics and texts are a bit funny, adapted to younger fans of excellent goat cheeses, also because of the beneficial properties we recommend it to all those who want to strengthen immunity while enjoying a piece of good cheese!

Cheese is available here webshop.gligora.com 

All Gligora cheeses in one place!

It is no secret that some of our cheeses can be found in stores throughout Croatia, however, there are several types of cheese. In the cheese & deli store, all our cheeses are always available, so you can try the refined cheeses, ie cheeses that have subsequently matured in the olive pomace, wine or maraschino, visit us, or order through our webshop. It should be reminded that Pag cheese has recently proudly carried a protected mark of origin on a global scale, thus joining the society of the most famous cheeses such as Pecorino Romana, Manchego, Feta, Comte, etc.

The location is excellent, it is located in the centre of the city of Split and so we are closer to the locals but also tourists, ie all those who are constantly looking for local, authentic products of the highest quality!

BIO products are simply better, healthier and do good to our ecosystem!
Visit our stores or visit our webshop!
We offer you BIO wines, oils, salts, jams and recently pasta, flour, cereals and polenta!
 

Available on our webshop https://webshop.gligora.com/webshop/price/uskrsnji-paket-gligora/gligora-gift
We deliver fast and worldwide.

Enjoy!

This year was a record year in terms of the number of registered cheeses - as many as 4,434 from 42 countries. 900 cheeses from all over the world. Cheeses were evaluated by 250 judges from 38 countries.
It is also interesting how this year's WCA was supposed to be held in Kiev, Ukraine, however, because of the war, it was moved to Wales.

The awarded cheeses of Sirana Gligora are:
Super Gold - Stamped refined in Marasca pomace
Gold - Pag cheese (ZOI)
Silver - Pag cheese (ZOI) extra aged
Silver - Stamped extra old
Bronze - Smoked Chilli

Having won the Super Gold award, Gligorin Žigljen from marasca was ranked among the 98 best cheeses (2.21%), which is also the greatest success of Croatian cheeses at this year's competition.

This year's overall winner of the competition is Gruyer AOP Surchiox cheese from Volderfultigen cheese, while Gorgonzola Dolce DOP from De' Magi cheese won second place.

Sirana Gligor says that they are delighted with the awards, especially for the cheese from mixed cow's and sheep's milk - Žigljen, because the additional ripening and refinement in the fruit of the marasca cherry makes it unique, and they want to offer their customers from all over the world exactly that - very good and unique cheeses tested qualities!