Valdeon Blue Cheese is a rich and creamy blue cheese produced by Queserias Picos de Europa S.L., a cheese-making company located in the Picos de Europa mountains in Spain. This cheese is distinguished by its intense flavor profile, which is achieved through a unique aging process in the limestone caves of the region.
Valdeon is wrapped in sycamore maple or chestnut leaves, which help to regulate its moisture content and contribute to its bold, piquant taste. The cheese is made from a blend of cow and goat's milk, which gives it a complex flavor that is both sharp and slightly tangy, with a smooth, buttery texture that melts in the mouth.
Producer
Queserias Picos de Europa S L, based in Posada de Valdeón, specializes in producing traditional Spanish blue cheeses, including the notable Queso de Valdeón. This cheese is characterized by its strong, pungent flavor and is wrapped in sycamore maple or chestnut leaves, distinguishing it from other blue cheeses.
The company is located within the Picos de Europa mountain range, an area that provides a unique climate contributing to the distinct taste of their cheeses.