{"id":5170,"date":"2021-05-25T11:02:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T11:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/?p=5170"},"modified":"2022-05-12T19:12:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T17:12:16","slug":"albarracin-cheeses-awarded-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/en\/albarracin-cheeses-awarded-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Albarrac\u00edn cheeses: the most awarded in all of Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cheese from Albarracin: the most awarded cheeses of Spain<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Each Autonomous Community has its own cheeses, but when we talk about <strong>Albarracin cheeses<\/strong> we are referring to some of the best in Spain. And I&#8217;m not saying it, the judges who rule contests like the <strong>World Cheese Awards<\/strong> say so.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do you want to know what the best cheeses in Spain are and where do they come from? We encourage you to keep reading!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quesos-albarracin-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quesos-albarracin-1-1024x420.jpg\" alt=\"Albarracin cheeses\" width=\"600\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quesos-albarracin-1-1024x420.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quesos-albarracin-1-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quesos-albarracin-1-768x315.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are Albarracin cheeses and where do they come from?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Albarracin<\/strong> is a small town in the Arag\u00f3n region and <strong>Albarracin cheeses<\/strong> are the product itself made exclusively in the caves of this beautiful and charming Aragonese town.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also called <strong>Sierra de Albarracin cheeses<\/strong>, they are made from fresh sheep&#8217;s milk obtained from their own dairy sheep farming. A collection made with strict food and hygiene guidelines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This incredible <strong>cheese factory<\/strong> that produces the famous <strong>Albarracin cheeses<\/strong> produces a perfect combination of traditional artisan methods with the combination of new technologies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The result: <strong>Albarracin cheeses<\/strong> as quality artisan products with total care in their production process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sierra-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sierra-1.jpg\" alt=\"cheese factory\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sierra-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sierra-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sierra-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Outstanding cheese factory awards<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The cheese factory that makes the <strong>Albarracin cheese<\/strong> is very famous throughout Spain and throughout the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It has won countless awards at the <strong>World Cheese Awards<\/strong>, a worldwide competition for the best cheeses from around the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Awards like:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2018 (Bergen, Norway) November 2018:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2017 (San Sebasti\u00e1n) November 2017:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 gold medal, 3 silver and 4 bronze<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 V Tasting of Arag\u00f3n Cheese Contest (Biescas October 2017):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sheep category: 1st prize: La Cava de M\u00eda, pressed pasta and 2nd prize: Red Wine Cheese<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2016 (San Sebasti\u00e1n) November 2016: Most awarded cheese factory in Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 super gold medal, 1 gold medal, 4 silver medals and 7 bronze medals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 Autumn Cheese Contest, XIII edition (Biescas, October 2016):<\/strong>Best cheese of the fair for the cheese \u00abCava de M\u00eda\u00bb Pressed pasta (popular jury).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2015 (Birmingham, England) November 2015:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 gold medal: \u00abGreen Label, with rosemary\u00bb, 2 bronze medals (in 2 categories): raw milk cured \u00abBlack Label\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 Autumn Cheese Contest, XII edition (Biescas October 2015):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best cheese of the fair for the cheese \u00abAl Vino Tinto de la Tierra de Arag\u00f3n\u00bb (popular jury).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 IV Arag\u00f3n Cheese Competition Tasting (Biescas June 2015):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1st prize in the category \u00abSheep Cheese pasteurized milk\u00bb for \u00abArag\u00f3n Red Wine Label\u00bb. 2nd Prize in the category \u00abSheep&#8217;s cheese pasteurized milk\u00bb for \u00abBlue Label\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2014 (London, England) November 2014:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 Silver Medal: semi-cured of raw milk \u00abGold Label\u00bb, 3 Bronze Medal: cured of raw milk \u00abBlack Label\u00bb, tender \u00abBlue Label\u00bb and \u00abRed Wine\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 Autumn Cheese Contest, XI edition (Biescas October 2014):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best cheese at the fair for \u00abGreen Label, Al romero\u00bb (popular jury).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2013 (Birmingham, England) November 2013:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 Silver Medal: Cured Teruel Cheese \u00abSierra de Albarrac\u00edn\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 Autumn Cheese Contest, X edition (Biescas October 2013):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best cheese of the fair for the cheese \u00abAl Vino Tinto de la Tierra de Arag\u00f3n\u00bb (popular jury).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 III Arag\u00f3n Cheese Contest Tasting (Biescas June 2013):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2nd prize in the category \u00abRaw Milk Sheep Cheese\u00bb for \u00abGold Label\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2012 (Birmingham, England) November 2012:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 Gold Medal: Red Wine and 1 Super Gold medal: tender \u00abBlue Label\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 Bronze Medal: semi-cured pasteurized milk \u00abRed Label\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2011 (Birmingham, England) November 2011:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3 Silver medals: tender \u00abBlue Label\u00bb, raw milk semi-cured \u00abGold Label\u00bb and \u00abGreen Label, with rosemary\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 Autumn Cheese Contest, VIII edition (Biescas October 2011):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best cheese at the fair for \u00abGold Label\u00bb (popular jury).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 II Tasting Contest Cheeses of Aragon (Biescas June 2011):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Best cheese from Aragon 2011 for \u00abGold Label\u00bb. 1st Prize in the category \u00abRaw Milk Sheep Cheese\u00bb for \u00abGold Label\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u2022 World Cheese Awards 2010 (Birmingham, England) November 2010:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 Gold Medal: semi-cured raw milk \u00abGold Label\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A whole journey of effort, quality and delight in all the products made in the Albarrac\u00edn cheese factory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Awards more than deserved! And if you haven&#8217;t tried one of these cheeses yet &#8230; What are you waiting for to delight your palate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Types of cheeses available at Gastronomic Spain<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At Gastronomic Spain we are very cheese makers, that is to say, cheese lovers that is usually called.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/p>\n<h3>Albarracin semi-cured cheese<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The semi-cured cheese of the Sierra de Albarracin is made with raw sheep&#8217;s milk. It consists of a 6-month maturation so that its result is optimal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Albarracin Gold Label cheese is of first quality and with an excellent flavor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Irresistible for any palate!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tender cheese from Albarracin<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The tender Albarrac\u00edn cheese is a typical Aragonese cheese. A type of sheep&#8217;s cheese made from pressed paste and made with pasteurized milk.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Albarracin rosemary cheese<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cheese with red wine from Albarracin<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sheep cheese with red wine from the Sierra de Albarrac\u00edn has matured under submergence in a wine tank from the land of Albarracin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/p>\n<h2>Buy Albarracin cheeses online with shipping throughout Europe<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to enjoy these delicious <strong>Albarracin cheeses<\/strong> and you live somewhere in Europe &#8230; <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gastronomicspain.com\/en\/\">Gastronomic Spain is your solution!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The online store of more than 1000 Spanish food products. The largest variety, with the best quality and the best service. Your typical products from Spain can now be yours with <strong>FREE shipping to anywhere in Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enjoy this incredible offer and delight your European friends with one of the best gastronomy in the world. And if that wasn&#8217;t enough, kill the bug by eating the best Iberian ham in Spain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;m not saying it, the judges who rule contests like the World Cheese Awards say so. 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