Perhaps you think that to be able to buy a good cheese you have to go to a specialized store. But it's not like that; In fact, in the most common supermarkets -Lidl, Mercadona, Carrefour, etc-, you can find cheeses that have been classified as the best of the world. Yes that's how it is. This has been established by the World Cheese Awards. On this occasion we will talk to you about the most outstanding of the chain of French origin. They have a good quality on the market and are not excessively expensive. Do you want to know a selection of the best cheeses from Carrefour? Let's go there!
Among the best in the world
La Spanish cheese production triumphed in the awards dedicated to this product so treated throughout the globe, which in 2019 were held in Bergamo (Milan, Italy). Among the 84 best cheeses in the world -which received the distinction of super gold, the maximum in this contest-, 18 had the 'Marca España'. What would you think if I told you that one of them is part of Carrefour Selection and what is "white label"? That's right: the old sheep cheese with rosemary -5'15 euros per 220 gram wedge- made by the company Vega Sotuelamos (Albacete) received the classification of super gold. The 12 months of curing and that touch of rosemary make it a cheese with a unique flavor.
It is clear that the supermarket's commitment to local products has been rewarded. In addition to the one already mentioned, two other of the best cheeses from Carrefour produced by Vega Sotuélamos were awarded at the World Cheese Awards. The Aged sheep cheese aged in butter -also at 5'15 euros the 220 gram wedge-, he won the gold medal. Also with 12 months of curing, its flavor contrasts perfectly with the creaminess of the butter.
The silver medal was taken by cured sheep cheese with black truffle -At 5'80 euros the wedge of 200 grams-. This requires less curing time - a minimum of three and a half months - and seeks the perfect balance between the characteristic and exquisite flavor of the truffle with that of the cheese.
Quality and good price: best Carrefour cheeses
Between the best cheeses from CarrefourIn addition to the winners, there are many others. For those who love this product, there is no better plan than a good cheese board, a glass of wine to accompany it and a place where you can watch the sunset. The The task of finding a selection of cheeses to form that table is complicated: the offer is extensive and it is difficult to choose.
The truth is that the whole of Spain is rich in the production of cheese and whatever the Autonomous Community you go to, you can find one from the area in a supermarket of this chain. Manchego cheese (Castilla-La Mancha), which has a PDO; Casar cake (Estremadura); Idiazabal (Basque Country), among others. All of these can be found in Carrefour stores in their usual format. Those of cow and sheep, but you still have goat or there are even different cheeses in its famous section «Biography«. On the other hand, you also have another type of formats (grated, fresh, to melt, etc.). But lThe unknown remains the same: which ones to choose?
En Carrefour there is a great variety that combines quality with a good price; both national and international production. In the first group we can mention some such as: Galician nipple cheese with PDO -the 550 gram piece costs 6 euros-, which is very creamy and can be accompanied with quince, to give it that sweet touch. Or the Flor de Esgueva Character -At 5'15 euros the wedge of 225 grams) - which is made with raw sheep's milk and is a local and quality product.
Among the international cheeses, we can mention the Gallic mimolette -3'95 euros for a 200 gram wedge-, which is typical of northern France; It is made with raw cow's milk and has a slightly spicy touch. He too Gruyere Swiss It is a good option -6'30 euros for a 200 gram wedge-, which is made with raw cow's milk and has a Controlled Designation of Origin (AOC in French). Now that you know some of the best cheeses from Carrefour, Which one do you prefer?
