Cabrales Cheese
🧀 The Best Cabrales Cheese (H2)
Strong, authentic, unforgettable.
Cabrales cheese is one of the true treasures of Spanish cheesemaking. Made in Asturias, it’s crafted by hand from raw cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk, then aged in natural caves in the Picos de Europa mountains.
The result?
An intense flavor, a refined sharpness, and a creamy texture streaked with blue mold veins that truly stand out.
🐄 Types of Cabrales by Milk
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Cow's milk only: smoother and creamier, great if you’re starting with blue cheese
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Mixed milk (cow, sheep & goat): firmer, stronger flavor, with more sharpness
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Sheep or goat only: bold and explosive, with a deeper, spicy kick
It’s a cheese that tells the story of its land. And you can taste it.
🌿 Top Cabrales Brands
At LoveGour, we work with artisans who still make Cabrales the traditional way.
Favorites include:
– Quesería Maín, known for its smooth, balanced texture
– Vega de Tordín, awarded in international cheese competitions
– Cueva del Molín DOP, 100% traditional and praised for its craft quality
🧬 Cabrales Cheese: Properties, Uses & Pairings
Benefits of Cabrales Cheese
Rich in proteins, calcium and B vitamins, ideal to strengthen bones and muscles
Made with natural fermentation, great for your microbiota
Contains natural antioxidants and absolutely no additives
Its blue mold isn’t just beautiful – it brings flavor, texture and benefits
🍞 How to enjoy it?
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On its own, with rustic bread or toast
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In traditional dishes like steak with Cabrales or gratin potatoes
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Melted into sauces for red meats, pasta or risotto
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On tapas with honey or jam – sweet + salty = guaranteed success
🍷 Perfect Pairings for Cabrales
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Sweet wines like Pedro Ximénez or Tokaji to balance the intensity
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Dry Asturian cider, the local match
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Dark or toasted beers, perfect for contrast lovers
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Want something different? Try it with berries or heather honey