Queso Oveja Curado con Trufa by Quesos El Pastor is an aged sheep’s milk cheese that combines the traditional structure of Castilian cheeses with the addition of black truffle, giving it a distinctly gastronomic profile. During maturation, it develops a firm and compact texture with small, evenly distributed openings, while the paste reveals fine dark specks of truffle throughout.
The aroma is layered, with pronounced milky and nutty notes typical of sheep’s milk cheeses, complemented by earthy, slightly damp nuances of truffle that add depth without overwhelming the base. On the palate, it offers full-bodied intensity with a mild sharpness, followed by a long finish where buttery richness and truffle character remain well balanced.
This harmony makes it both accessible and complex, suitable for cheese boards as well as culinary applications. Its texture allows for clean slicing into thin pieces or cubes, and it performs well when melted, enhancing dishes with subtle truffle aromatics.
Overall, it represents a contemporary interpretation of a traditional cheese, where the classic aged sheep’s milk base is elevated through the integration of a premium ingredient.
Producer
Quesos El Pastor is a Spanish cheese producer based in Santa Cristina de la Polvorosa, founded in 1967 as a small family dairy and developed into a large-scale operation with a strong focus on quality and diversification. The company was established by the Lorenzo brothers and is now managed by the second generation, maintaining continuity while expanding technologically and commercially.
Its portfolio includes a wide range of cheeses - from fresh and soft to semi-hard and aged - produced from sheep’s, goat’s, and cow’s milk, as well as mixed-milk varieties tailored to different markets. A defining feature of El Pastor is the combination of traditional cheesemaking knowledge with modern industrial processes, supported by continuous investment in production facilities, including lines for pressed cheeses, blue cheeses, and fermented products.
The company places strong emphasis on raw material quality and has adapted its range to contemporary consumer demands, including lactose-free options. Today, Quesos El Pastor exports to more than 80 countries, positioning itself as a significant global representative of Spanish cheesemaking.