Cabrales Cheese

Cabrales DOP Cheese Asturias Weight 5 Lbs approx Only for next day shipping. Cabrales cheese is a traditional and distinctive Spanish cheese that comes from the Asturias region of northern Spain. It is a blue-type cheese, meaning it contains streaks of blue-green mold inside, similar to other well-known blue cheeses such as Roquefort (France) or Stilton (United Kingdom). Cabrales cheese is made mainly from raw cow, goat or sheep milk, or a mixture of them. Characteristics of Cabrales cheese: Flavor: It is a cheese with a strong, spicy and distinctive flavor due to the development of the Penicillium mold inside. The cheese acquires this characteristic flavor during the maturation process. Texture: The texture of Cabrales cheese can vary from creamy and soft in young cheeses to firmer and crumbly in more mature cheeses. Color: Its paste is white or ivory, with blue or greenish veins distributed inside. The color of the veins varies depending on the ripeness of the cheese. Production process: After curdling, Cabrales cheeses are perforated to facilitate the entry of air and, with it, the development of mold inside. They are then left to mature in cold, humid caves in the Picos de Europa region for several months, contributing to their distinctive flavor and aroma. It is important to mention that Cabrales cheese has had a protected designation of origin (DOP) since 1981, which means that only cheeses produced following certain standards and within the region of Asturias can carry the name "Cabrales". This cheese is usually enjoyed alone, with bread or as an ingredient in culinary dishes. Its strong flavor makes it ideal to accompany robust red wines or cider, typical of the Asturias region. If you are a blue cheese lover, Cabrales cheese is definitely a unique and tasty experience that you must try.