Kopanisti, a specialty of the Cycladic islands, is a soft, strong cheese with a peppery taste. It is without skin and its color ranges from creamy white to slightly pink. It is a Protected Designation of Origin product and made in the Cycladic islands, mainly, Mykonos, Tinos, Syros. It can be produced with sheep or goat or cow’s milk or a mixture of the three.  Kopanisti is stored in clay jars and served as a table cheese together with an assortment of delicious appetizers.