Cheese from Albarracin: the most awarded cheeses of Spain
Each Autonomous Community has its own cheeses, but when we talk about Albarracin cheeses we are referring to some of the best in Spain. And I’m not saying it, the judges who rule contests like the World Cheese Awards say so.
Do you want to know what the best cheeses in Spain are and where do they come from? We encourage you to keep reading!
What are Albarracin cheeses and where do they come from?
Albarracin is a small town in the Aragón region and Albarracin cheeses are the product itself made exclusively in the caves of this beautiful and charming Aragonese town.
Also called Sierra de Albarracin cheeses, they are made from fresh sheep’s milk obtained from their own dairy sheep farming. A collection made with strict food and hygiene guidelines.
This incredible cheese factory that produces the famous Albarracin cheeses produces a perfect combination of traditional artisan methods with the combination of new technologies.
The result: Albarracin cheeses as quality artisan products with total care in their production process.
Outstanding cheese factory awards
The cheese factory that makes the Albarracin cheese is very famous throughout Spain and throughout the world.
It has won countless awards at the World Cheese Awards, a worldwide competition for the best cheeses from around the world.
Awards like:
• World Cheese Awards 2018 (Bergen, Norway) November 2018:
3 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals.
• World Cheese Awards 2017 (San Sebastián) November 2017:
1 gold medal, 3 silver and 4 bronze
• V Tasting of Aragón Cheese Contest (Biescas October 2017):
Sheep category: 1st prize: La Cava de Mía, pressed pasta and 2nd prize: Red Wine Cheese
• World Cheese Awards 2016 (San Sebastián) November 2016: Most awarded cheese factory in Spain
1 super gold medal, 1 gold medal, 4 silver medals and 7 bronze medals.
• Autumn Cheese Contest, XIII edition (Biescas, October 2016):Best cheese of the fair for the cheese “Cava de Mía” Pressed pasta (popular jury).
• World Cheese Awards 2015 (Birmingham, England) November 2015:
1 gold medal: «Green Label, with rosemary», 2 bronze medals (in 2 categories): raw milk cured «Black Label».
• Autumn Cheese Contest, XII edition (Biescas October 2015):
Best cheese of the fair for the cheese «Al Vino Tinto de la Tierra de Aragón» (popular jury).
• IV Aragón Cheese Competition Tasting (Biescas June 2015):
1st prize in the category “Sheep Cheese pasteurized milk” for “Aragón Red Wine Label”. 2nd Prize in the category “Sheep’s cheese pasteurized milk” for “Blue Label”.
• World Cheese Awards 2014 (London, England) November 2014:
1 Silver Medal: semi-cured of raw milk “Gold Label”, 3 Bronze Medal: cured of raw milk “Black Label”, tender “Blue Label” and “Red Wine”.
• Autumn Cheese Contest, XI edition (Biescas October 2014):
Best cheese at the fair for “Green Label, Al romero” (popular jury).
• World Cheese Awards 2013 (Birmingham, England) November 2013:
1 Silver Medal: Cured Teruel Cheese «Sierra de Albarracín».
• Autumn Cheese Contest, X edition (Biescas October 2013):
Best cheese of the fair for the cheese «Al Vino Tinto de la Tierra de Aragón» (popular jury).
• III Aragón Cheese Contest Tasting (Biescas June 2013):
2nd prize in the category “Raw Milk Sheep Cheese” for “Gold Label”.
• World Cheese Awards 2012 (Birmingham, England) November 2012:
1 Gold Medal: Red Wine and 1 Super Gold medal: tender «Blue Label».
1 Bronze Medal: semi-cured pasteurized milk «Red Label».
• World Cheese Awards 2011 (Birmingham, England) November 2011:
3 Silver medals: tender «Blue Label», raw milk semi-cured «Gold Label» and «Green Label, with rosemary».
• Autumn Cheese Contest, VIII edition (Biescas October 2011):
Best cheese at the fair for “Gold Label” (popular jury).
• II Tasting Contest Cheeses of Aragon (Biescas June 2011):
Best cheese from Aragon 2011 for «Gold Label». 1st Prize in the category “Raw Milk Sheep Cheese” for “Gold Label”.
• World Cheese Awards 2010 (Birmingham, England) November 2010:
1 Gold Medal: semi-cured raw milk «Gold Label».
A whole journey of effort, quality and delight in all the products made in the Albarracín cheese factory.
Awards more than deserved! And if you haven’t tried one of these cheeses yet … What are you waiting for to delight your palate?
Types of cheeses available at Gastronomic Spain
At Gastronomic Spain we are very cheese makers, that is to say, cheese lovers that is usually called.
And since we are aware that this type of cheese cannot be found outside of Spain, we want to offer you these novelties in our cheese catalog so that, from any corner of Europe, you can savor one of the best pleasures of Spanish gastronomy.
Albarracin semi-cured cheese
The semi-cured cheese of the Sierra de Albarracin is made with raw sheep’s milk. It consists of a 6-month maturation so that its result is optimal.
Albarracin Gold Label cheese is of first quality and with an excellent flavor.
Irresistible for any palate!
Tender cheese from Albarracin
The tender Albarracín cheese is a typical Aragonese cheese. A type of sheep’s cheese made from pressed paste and made with pasteurized milk.
Albarracin rosemary cheese
Our green label Albarracin cheese is a delicious rosemary cheese made in the Sierra de Albarracin. A typical Aragon cheese that acquires an intense and perfect aroma of rosemary and savory.
Cheese with red wine from Albarracin
Sheep cheese with red wine from the Sierra de Albarracín has matured under submergence in a wine tank from the land of Albarracin.
A special red wine cheese with a smooth but intense flavor with a sweet and sour touch. Considered one of the most awarded and valued cheeses.
Buy Albarracin cheeses online with shipping throughout Europe
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