List of Spanish cheeses

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Spain, with its diverse geography and climates, is home to a rich variety of cheeses. This article provides a comprehensive list of Spanish cheeses, each with its unique characteristics and regional origins.

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Afuega'l pitu is a traditional Spanish cheese made in Asturias. It is one of the oldest cheeses in Spain, with a strong, spicy flavor and a crumbly texture.

B[edit]

Burgos cheese is a fresh cheese from the Burgos region. It is made from sheep's milk and has a mild, slightly acidic flavor.

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Cabrales cheese is a blue cheese from the Asturias region. It is aged in natural caves, which gives it a strong, pungent flavor.

Cantabrian cheese is a semi-hard cheese from the Cantabria region. It is made from cow's milk and has a mild, creamy flavor.

D[edit]

D.O. Idiazabal Cheese is a smoked, hard cheese from the Basque Country and Navarre. It is made from sheep's milk and has a distinctive smoky flavor.

M[edit]

Mahon cheese is a hard cheese from the Balearic Islands. It is made from cow's milk and has a salty, nutty flavor.

Mató cheese is a type of cheese originating from the Catalan region of Spain. It is a fresh cheese, meaning it is not aged or matured, and is made from cow's milk or goat's milk.

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Picos de Europa cheese is a blue cheese from the Cantabria region. It is made from cow's milk and has a strong, spicy flavor.

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Queso de Tetilla is a semi-soft cheese from Galicia. It is made from cow's milk and has a mild, creamy flavor.

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Torta del Casar is a soft cheese from Extremadura. It is made from sheep's milk and has a creamy, slightly bitter flavor.

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Zamorano cheese is a hard cheese from the Zamora region. It is made from sheep's milk and has a nutty, slightly piquant flavor.

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