La Sierra de Cádiz continues to reap international successes, thanks to its renowned cheeses. The Grove has just been distinguished with three important awards at the prestigious 'International Cheese Awards 2018'.
En United Kingdom, this contest, since 1897, congregates in Nantwich to the main world producers. They are represented by more than 5.000 cheeses and a 300-member jury. Thus, it has awarded the Gold to Cheese Payoya goat Old Man of El Bosqueño. It is the highest award in its category 'Best Goat Cheese' the contest.
Other awards for the Payoya Goat
To this highest distinction, Cheeses El Bosqueño also adds the Silver for the Payoya Emborrado Goat Cheese. Likewise, the Bronze for the innovative Sheep Cheese in Oloroso Sauce. Finally, a special distinction to Emborrado Sheep Cheese.
As early as 2015 The Woodman He was also awarded in the 'International Cheese Awards' Nantwich. It was with the Silver for the Sheep Cheese Smeared in Olive Oil with Wheat Bran. In addition to the Bronze for the Grazalemeña Sheep Cheese cured in Arrayán Liquor.
In the same way, we must also recognize other representatives of the Sierra de Cádiz, such as Pajarete cheeses. These have been awarded in this 2018 edition.
Elaboration and curation
El Old Payoya Goat Cheese from El Bosqueño It has a cure of between 8 and 11 months. For his part, Payoya Emborrado Goat Cheese spends most of its curing soaked in olive oil. From three to four months it remains like that, with a total cure of 6 months.
It should be remembered that, among other meritorious international awards, Cheeses El Bosqueño it was also distinguished in 2016. It was recognized as the third best cheese in the world in the international World Cheese Awards competition. His Grazalemeña Sheep Cheese Smeared in Wheat Bran triumphed.
It is made by hand from the milk of this native breed of the Sierra de Grazalemeña. It has a curing period of 4 to 6 months covered with a layer of olive oil and bran. This gives it a "sexy and romantic" flavor, as defined by an expert member of the jury after tasting it in the final.
