Cantabria Picón Cheese Wedge 360 gr. Approx.

Discover: Picón Cheese Wedge 360 gr.

Explore the rich nuances of our Picón Cheese. This cheese not only delights with its intense and slightly spicy flavor, but also surprises with a creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Its deep aroma evokes the fresh caves of the Picos de Europa where it matures naturally. To fully enjoy it, serve it at room temperature and allow it to express all its sensory qualities.

Bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards 2022-2023 for Picón Cheese.

Queso Picón has been awarded the bronze medal in the prestigious World Cheese Awards 2022-2023. This competition, organized by The Guild of Fine Food, is the most internationally recognized in the cheese sector. For decades, the World Cheese Awards have brought together experts and cheese lovers from all over the world, highlighting excellence in cheese making and flavor.

Picón Cheese: Traditional Delight with Denomination of Origin

Picón cheese has had a Protected Designation of Origin since 1994. Traditionally known as Picón de Tresviso or Picón de Bejes cheese, its regulation unified these names for the cheeses produced in this region. The towns of Tresviso and Bejes, known for their rich cheese-making tradition, are the main producers and have given their name to this exquisite cheese.

Picón de Cantabria Cheese

Of "Picón Bejes" origin, it covers the Liébana region and the municipality of Peñarrubia. The town of Bejes is one of the nerve centers of this cheese production, guaranteeing the authenticity and quality of Picón cheese.

Ripening in Cuevas

The ripening of this cheese is a natural process that takes place for a minimum of two months in limestone caves, characteristic of the region. This traditional method of ripening in natural caves gives Picón cheese its unique flavor and texture.

Traditional Elaboration

Picón Cheese is made in a traditional way with whole raw milk from cows, sheep or goats, or a mixture of these. This traditional technique ensures that each cheese has an authentic flavor and exceptional quality.

Characteristics of Picón Cheese

Rind: Soft, thin, unctuous and gray with yellow-greenish areas. Paste: Unctuous with varied cohesion, depending on the degree of fermentation. It presents a compact texture with visible eyes. Color: White with blue-greenish streaks. Flavor: Slightly spicy, intensifying when made with sheep's or goat's milk, or a mixture of both.

Origin: Río Corvera Cheese Factory

This cheese has its roots in the heart of Cantabria, handmade in the small town of Bejes-Tresviso. The production of this cheese is highly careful, maintaining the traditional techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. The milk used comes exclusively from local herds, which guarantees its freshness and contributes to a unique flavor profile that can only be found in this P.D.O. cheese.

Our cheese dairy is the fruit of perseverance and effort to achieve a dream.

As a family business, our life has always been linked to Picón cheese. We have channeled all that knowledge into the creation of a Picón cheese with Denomination of Origin.

Using the best raw material and following traditional artisan methods, we present you our Picón-Tresviso cheese.

Located in the stunning Liébana Valley, we mature our cheese in caves for a minimum of 60 days, thus ensuring a product of the highest quality.

Use and Food Pairing: Queso Picón Wedge Cheese

• To taste alone: Enjoy this cheese as an appetizer or as part of a gourmet cheese board.
• With wines:
• Pairs perfectly with robust red wines or Asturian cider, whose fruity flavors complement its intensity.
• In the kitchen: Use it to enrich sauces or as a star ingredient in your risotto or pasta recipes.
• With breads: Pair it with hard crust artisan breads, which highlight its texture and enhance its flavor.

Ingredients:

Raw cow's milk, lactic ferments, rennet, penicilium, salt.

Nutritional Values:

Energy value: 1,048 kj/ 252 kcal.

Fat: 17.4 g

Saturated fats: 9,5 g

Carbohydrates: 7.5 g

Sugars: <0.5 g

Proteins: 16,3g

Salt: 1,1g