Valdeón is a rich, creamy, intensely-flavored cow and goat's milk blue cheese, saltier than Stilton and tamer than Cabrales. The Valdeón wheels are wrapped in Sycamore leaves, which contribute to their distinctive appearance and complex flavor. Valdeón was named best blue cheese in Spain's 2003 national competition and pairs well with wines made from the gamay grape, such as Beaujolais cru and Muscat.
The origin of Valdeón cheese is very ancient. The area for making Valdeón cheese is concentrated in the Valdeón valley, in the mountains of the Picos de Europa.
Valdeón is often confused with Cabrales; these are two different cheeses, although having strong similarities. You can distinguish them by their wrapping - Valdeón is wrapped in chestnut or sycamore maple leaves while Cabrales in foil. Valdeón is less intense and has fewer blue veins than Cabrales because the Valdeón caves are a little drier.
We do not carry the Cabrales at this time. Product Metrics: | Country: Spain | |
| Milk: Goat and Cow | |
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| Rind: Hard and sticky aged with Sycamore leaves | | Aging: 2-3 months | | Recommended wines: Rich and fruity wines made with pears or apples | | Consistency: Moist and crumbly | | Taste: Sharp Tangy | | Brand name: Los Picos De Euro | | Rennet: Enzymes | | Height: 1.75 | | Length: 3.5 | | Width: 2.75 |
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