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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Spain

Queso Cabrales is a natural cheese made in the artisan tradition by rural dairy farmers. This cheese can be made of pure cow's milk, but, depending on availability, it can also be blended with some goat and/or sheep's milk as well. All the milk used in its production must come exclusively from herds raised in a small zone of production in northern Spain. Cabrales is aged from two to six months in natural caves in the mountains nearby. In these caves, the relative humidity is 90% and the temperature varies between 45º and 55ºF. These conditions favor the development of penicillium molds, yielding veins of blue-greenish color. Cabrales is sharp and tangy, and even more so when made with mixed milks. Like Gorgonzola and Roquefort, it is a famous blue cheese whose name is often copied by inferior wannabees.

Note: Contrary to popular belief, all imported Cabrales is wrapped in aluminum foil, not leaves (due to EU regulations). Spanish blue cheese wrapped in leaves is either called Valdeon or Picon.

Made from pasteurized cow, goat, and sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 6 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Cabrales

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(4), Flavorful(5), Rich(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(7), Salads(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3)

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Spanish cheese

By brewerdvm

from Fayetteville, AR on 5/20/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

For cheese lovers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

A delightful product, will certainly purchase it again.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

flavor explosion

By Juan the con-cheese-tador!

from St. Petersburg, FL on 3/16/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Rich, Strong aftertaste

Cons:

Bitter

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

As a Spaniard, it wasn't the first time I've tasted this cheese, so i knew what to expect from it. I still include bitter as a con to warn the people sensible to this taste, though to me is more a pro. NOT FOR THE FIRST TIME TASTERS OF BLUE CHEESE. The first time you open the package is strong, but as it rests refrigerated looses a bit of that bitter taste. Tip: slice and let breath at room temperature for a while before eating.

Super Strong Taste

By Old Dude

from Oxford, Michigan on 2/13/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Smooth

Cons:

Bitter, Overripe

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

Not for the casual Blue Cheese lover. Very strong and slightly bitter. Four of us had the same opinion...and we love Blue Cheese.

Extremely strong

By Bull

from Potomac Falls, VA on 1/2/2009

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Cons:

Overripe

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

I was really looking forward to this cheese but it was far too overripe

Excelent Blue Cheese

By Spanish Cheese Taster

from Miami, FL on 10/23/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, On its own, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

This cheese is powerfull in taste. Some like to mix it with crackers or butter. I prefer it on its own. Nonetheless be forwarned it is very rich and strong in taste.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

True Blue

By Going Dutch from Landenberg, PA on 1/8/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Appreciate quality, Basic cook with a flair, Explore new tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

I had the opportunity to taste a blue cheese that a friend brought back from Spain. This Cabrales is the real deal. Let it warm up to room temperature before serving. I'll definitely order again!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Instense, nutty, not for faint-hearted!

By Joanne from Philadelphia on 1/7/2008

Pros:

Firm, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Lover of veined cheeses

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

This is an intense cheese, very nutty flavor, but also very pungent. Not for the fainthearted, but if you like your bleu cheese strong, you will love this.

Very tasty

By EHH from San Diego, CA on 10/16/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cabrales:

I love all blue cheeses and this one is terrific.

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