El Cabriteru
El Cabriteru Azul Mezcla de Leche Cruda de Oveja y Cabra
Cheeses
El Cabriteru Azul Mezcla de Leche Cruda de Oveja y Cabra is an artisanal blue cheese made by El Cabriteru from raw sheep’s and goat’s milk sourced from its own herds, giving it a strong connection to the terroir of the Picos de Europa. The production follows traditional regional methods, with maturation under natural conditions that allow the development of characteristic blue-green veining through Penicillium molds.
The cheese has a thin natural rind and an ivory-colored interior with fine blue marbling, while the texture is compact yet partially creamy. On the palate, it is intense and full-bodied but balanced, combining lactic richness with pronounced spiciness and subtle mineral notes that reflect the cave-aging environment. The aroma is clean and penetrating without being overly aggressive, leading to a long and persistent finish.
The use of both sheep’s and goat’s milk adds complexity compared to single-milk cheeses, contributing to a deeper and more structured flavor profile.
Producer
El Cabriteru is a small artisanal dairy located near Arenas de Cabrales in Asturias, within the mountainous Picos de Europa region. Its production is closely linked to its own herds of goats and sheep, with cheeses made exclusively from raw milk sourced on the farm, allowing full control over raw material quality.
The dairy specializes in blue cheeses with a distinctive character, including varieties made from pure goat’s milk, sheep’s milk, or blends of both. Production follows traditional methods of the region, with maturation under natural conditions that encourage the development of characteristic molds and a well-defined aromatic profile. The cheeses are known for their expressive yet balanced flavors, combining lactic richness with pronounced spiciness and subtle earthy notes typical of mountain terroir.
Output remains limited and firmly within an artisanal framework, without industrial standardization, which results in variation between batches. In addition to production, the dairy offers farm visits and tastings, reinforcing its connection to rural life and transparency of process.
El Cabriteru represents a farm-based approach to cheesemaking, where livestock, environment, and technique are closely integrated to define the identity of the final product.