It is the oldest cows’ milk cheese in Spain, and possibly Europe.

Aged for a minimum of 45 days and infused with a delicate smokiness from birch shavings, this cheese boasts a smooth, creamy texture and a firm rind with a golden-brown hue. Its flavour profile is full yet not overpowering, offering a buttery and sweet taste initially, followed by a lingering smoky aftertaste.

Legend has it that it was the Celts settled in the province of Lugo in Galicia who invented this smoked cheese. It was sent to Rome in the age of the Roman Empire due to its special flavour and durability. In the Middle Ages, it was used to pay forums and tithes to feudal lords and the church.

Made in Galicia, Spain