Quesería Demués is a contemporary artisan cheesemaker located in the village of Demués, in the municipality of Onís in eastern Asturias, specializing in the production of Gamonéu cheese with Protected Designation of Origin status. It was established in 2019 with the aim of supporting the local economy and promoting traditional products from this mountain region.
The dairy works with milk from cows, sheep and goats, sourced from its own livestock raised in a natural high-value environment under semi-free grazing conditions. This approach allows close control over raw material quality and a direct link to the terroir of the Picos de Europa.
The cheesemaker focuses exclusively on Gamonéu, a traditional Asturian cheese made from raw milk and defined by a combination of smoking and cave ageing. The cheeses are lightly smoked using oak and chestnut wood, then matured in natural caves where native moulds contribute to the development of the rind and flavour complexity.
The minimum ageing period is around two months, although attention is given to each stage of the process to achieve a balanced and distinctive result. Quesería Demués is considered one of the newer but notable producers within the Gamonéu DOP, with a focus on quality and positioning in the premium segment.
In addition to production, the dairy offers guided visits that include the farm, cheesemaking process and tastings, strengthening the connection between the product and its origin. Quesería Demués can be seen as a modern producer that combines traditional techniques with a contemporary approach to sustainability and rural development.
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