In La Antigua we are celebrating: our Vellón de Fuentesaúco PDO cheese continues to make the grade! It has won the Bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards 2024, one of the most prestigious competitions in the international cheese sector. This award, obtained in Viseu, Portugal, encourages us to continue working with passion and commitment, honoring the cheese tradition that defines us and valuing the quality of the products of our land, Castilla y León.
The meaning of the World Cheese Awards 2024
The World Cheese Awards is the competition par excellence for cheese lovers and producers. This year, more than 4,500 cheeses from around the world competed for the recognition of a jury of 250 international experts. Each cheese was valued for its flavor, texture, aroma and appearance, characteristics that are perfectly combined in our Zamorano Vellón de Fuentesaúco PDO.
Obtaining the Bronze award means much more than a recognition. It is a validation of the collective effort behind each piece of cheese, a tribute to our way of understanding this ancient art and, above all, a source of pride for Fuentesaúco, a town that has managed to keep alive the cheese tradition over time.
What makes Zamorano Vellón de Fuentesaúco PDO sheep cheese unique?
Our P.D.O. Vellón de Fuentesaúco is much more than a cheese. It is the result of a perfect combination of tradition, innovation and respect for the raw material.
Raw sheep’s milk
Vellón de Fuentesaúco is made exclusively with raw sheep’s milk from the Protected Designation of Origin Zamorano Cheese, a guarantee of quality and authenticity. This milk comes from sheep raised in a unique natural environment, fed with native pastures that give the cheese its distinctive character.
An artisanal process
From milking to refining, each stage of the production process of Vellón de Fuentesaúco is carefully supervised by professionals who preserve tradition. It is a job where every detail counts: temperature, humidity and the time needed for the cheese to reach its optimum point.
A flavor that conquers
The complexity of the flavor of Vellón de Fuentesaúco is its hallmark. Its firm texture, intense aroma and deep flavor, with hints of nuts and a spicy touch at the end, are the essence of a cheese that leaves its mark in every bite.
The role of tradition and the environment.
Fuentesaúco, with its history and cultural richness, is the heart that beats in each piece of this cheese. The international recognition obtained at the World Cheese Awards not only highlights the work of Quesería La Antigua, but also the fundamental role of the shepherds and farmers of our region.
Without them, this award would not be possible. Their daily dedication to the care of the sheep, their knowledge passed down from generation to generation and their commitment to quality are the foundation on which each piece of Fuentesaúco Fleece is built.
In addition, our cheese carries with it the pride of a community that has been able to preserve its identity through artisanal products that represent the best of Castilla y León.
An international showcase for Spanish cheeses: World Cheese Awards 2024
Winning a prize at the World Cheese Awards is a unique opportunity for Spanish cheeses to shine on the international scene. In a globalized market, competing at the highest level against cheeses from Switzerland, France or Italy is a challenge that motivates us to continue striving for excellence.
El Vellón de Fuentesaúco, with its Bronze medal, is positioned as a benchmark of Spanish cheese quality, demonstrating that our products not only have history, but also a promising future.
Looking forward to the future
This achievement reinforces our commitment at La Antigua: to continue making cheeses that respect our roots and surprise the most demanding palates. But it also encourages us to look ahead, innovating and exploring new ways of transmitting our passion for cheese.
We want every person who tastes Vellón de Fuentesaúco PDO to feel what it means to us: tradition, collective effort and love for our land.
A special thank you
Thanks to our customers, collaborators and those who, day by day, appreciate the artisan work behind each cheese. This award is not only ours; it is also yours. It is a reminder that, together, we can take the name of Fuentesaúco and Castilla y León to the top.
Still don’t know the Vellón de Fuentesaúco?
If you have not yet had the opportunity to taste our award-winning cheese, we invite you to do so. We are sure you will discover why it has conquered the judges in Viseu and those who have already tasted it. And you, do you want to try it? Enter our online store and buy it now.
By the way, have you seen the awards we won in 2022?
We look forward to seeing you in Antigua to share with you the pride of this award and the passion for cheese. Here’s to many more successes to come! 🧀✨
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