Queijo Soalheira Quinta Pomar is a family-run artisanal dairy from the village of Soalheira, located at the foothills of the Serra da Gardunha mountain range in central Portugal, founded in 1983. It was created from the Alves family’s desire to produce authentic regional cheeses based on local knowledge and raw materials, primarily sheep’s milk sourced from nearby farms.

Production relies on traditional methods, the use of raw milk and vegetable rennet made from thistle flower, combined with modern hygiene standards. The focus is on small batches and consistent quality, without industrial shortcuts.

Today, Quinta do Pomar is internationally recognized as one of the most important producers of traditional Portuguese cheeses, with numerous awards and a strong identity closely tied to the terroir of Soalheira.