Vannella Oaxaca
Fresh, milky and mildly tangy, wound into a rope that pulls apart in soft ribbons.
The cheese
Oaxaca is a pulled-curd cheese from southern Mexico, made the same way as mozzarella. The curd is stretched until silky, then wound into a tight ball of rope. Vannella makes it fresh in their Marrickville dairy, using the hand-stretching skills the Minoia family brought from Puglia. The family were among the first in Australia to make fresh burrata and stracciatella the traditional way.
Tasting notes
The flavour is clean and milky with a delicate tang. The texture is the joy of it: supple and elastic, peeling apart in long ribbons. It is milder and slightly firmer than mozzarella, so it pulls apart easily and melts smoothly with a good stretch.
How to enjoy
Use it for quesadillas, tacos and pizza, or tear it over a warm salad with good olive oil. Pull it apart at the table as a snack. Each ball weighs 230g. Try it with a crisp Vermentino or a Semillon. Keep it in its packaging in the coldest part of the fridge, eat it within a few days, and take it out 20 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping options
Free pickup in store (Paddington) is available for all orders.
Local courier (within 40km of Paddington): Rates calculated at checkout based on distance.
Refrigerated delivery available to parts of NSW, ACT, Victoria and Queensland. See our shipping policy for more details.
How will my order arrive?
Temperature-sensitive orders are packed with insulation and ice packs to help them arrive in great condition. Couriers are instructed to leave parcels in a safe place where possible. If re-delivery is required, a re-delivery fee may apply.
For full details, refer to our shipping policy here.
Important to note
If you’re sending cheese as a gift, please provide the recipient’s mobile number and let them know to expect delivery.
Get in touch
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