The contest of Cabrales cheese is going to celebrate its 50th edition this year. They already have two Guinness record behind them, and two years of drought due to the pandemic. However, in August, the best piece will be chosen again in Arenas de Cabrales. Read it all here!
Cabrales cheese to the highest bid
In one of the last contests held, a Guinness record to the highest bid and purchase for one of these cheeses. 22.500€ would be the ones destined to pocket this characteristic flavor in the pockets of the lucky and wealthy buyer. It was not, however, the first bid to enter this record book. The Cabrales cheese you already have some experience in wildly priced auctions.
During the 50 years that has been celebrating the bid, has been gaining more and more popularity in the world of records. Consecutively, during 2018 and 2019, records were broken for cheese more expensive in an auction. That was when the scandalous figure mentioned above was reached, both paid by The Llagar de Colloto. This year, the Protected Designation of Origin seeks to bequeath to surpass again the record that was imposed the last time the contest was held.
Several establishments will participate in this bid hoteliers from Spain and abroad. In addition, a jury will choose the best Cabrales cheese in the world based on a series of characteristics. These will pass from the cut of the cheese even the smell and taste of it. The maximum that can be obtained is 126 points. That cheese that stays the most search of said score, he will receive the award for best Cabrales cheese from 2022.
What do you think? Have you been wanting to try one of these delicious cheeses?
