Formatge d'Ovella Farcell is an artisan sheep’s milk cheese produced by Formatges Betara in Catalonia. Made from high-quality sheep’s milk and matured with rosemary, this cheese combines the rich and distinctive character of sheep’s milk with the aromatic notes of one of the Mediterranean’s most emblematic herbs.
It has a firm texture and a golden paste, while its aroma is robust and expressive. The rosemary maturation process enhances the cheese’s complexity, adding herbal nuances that complement the natural sweetness and intensity of the milk.
On the palate, it offers a balanced combination of savoury, slightly nutty and aromatic flavours, with a long and memorable finish. The cheese reflects Betara’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship and careful affinage techniques inspired by the Pyrenean region.
Its distinctive profile has earned recognition among gourmet cheese enthusiasts and contributed to Betara’s reputation as one of Catalonia’s leading artisan cheesemakers.
Producer
Formatges Betara is a Catalan artisan cheese producer based in Olost, near Barcelona, with its cheese factory in Perafita. The company makes goat, sheep and cow’s milk cheeses, including organic-certified products.
Its cheeses are matured with the air of the Pyrenees, which gives them a regional character and a taste closely connected to the Lluçanès area. Betara produces both pasteurized cheeses and raw milk cheeses, preserving a more traditional expression of Catalan cheesemaking.
The company received organic producer status in 2009 and has developed a range that includes matured cheeses, fresh cheese, mató and yogurt. Betara is known for combining rural tradition, careful milk selection and artisanal methods with an increasingly international presence.
Its products have won recognition at global cheese competitions, including medals at the World Cheese Awards.