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Goat cheese: Our Villel cheese
Goat cheese is a type of cheese that causes rejection among those who prefer milder flavours, as its flavour is usually intense and quite aged. However, for those who prefer cow or sheep cheeses for this reason, we have good news, our Villel cheese.
This cheese is characterised by being less intense than other goat cheeses we are used to, with a milder flavour but which retains the essence of goat's milk. In today's article we are going to tell you why it can be a good alternative.
Where does this cheese come from?
This goat cheese is made by hand in Villel, a town in the province of Teruel.
In the heart of the province of Teruel, surrounded by the beauty of the landscapes of the Sierra de Albarracín, lies the small but welcoming town of Villel.
This small town of only 337 inhabitants has managed to preserve its traditions and take advantage of its natural surroundings to produce a very popular product in Teruel, its incredible goat cheese.
Some interesting facts about Villel include: this town preserves a ruined castle that belonged to the Aben Razin family of Albarracín, and was one of the few Muslim fortifications that resisted the Christian attack led by El Cid.
Villel is located in an area of great natural diversity, with a continental climate of cold winters and warm summers, which contributes to the creation of an ideal environment for raising goats and making cheese. The pastures of the Sierra de Albarracín are one of the keys to the characteristic flavour of these cheeses. The goats that graze on these lands feed on native herbs, shrubs and plants, which directly influences the flavour, aroma and texture of the cheese.
The altitude and climate of the area also play a fundamental role in the maturation process of the cheeses, which acquire a deeper and more complex flavour due to the special air and humidity conditions in the region.
What's so special about it?
Villel goat cheese is made by hand, by one of the villagers.
Only fresh goat milk from local breeds is used in its production. This milk, which comes from well-cared-for and naturally fed animals, is the first step towards creating a cheese with an exceptional flavour.
The process begins with manual milking, a task that, although laborious, guarantees that the milk is obtained in its purest and freshest state. The milk is coagulated naturally by using rennet, and after a cutting and churning process, the cheeses are shaped. Depending on the type of cheese to be made, this process can vary, as there are different varieties ranging from fresh cheese to cured cheese, its best-selling product.
With its maturation for months or weeks, depending on the type of cheese, the product is finished and ready to eat. This cheese is characterized by having an intense aroma typical of cured cheeses, especially goat cheeses, but a soft, delicious flavour that is more reminiscent of sheep cheeses.
Why you might like it?
We recommend this cheese if you like aged cheeses but don't particularly like the overly intense flavour of conventional goat's cheese. It's perfect if you're looking for a cheese with a soft texture and delicate flavour.
The combination of fresh goat's milk, the natural pastures of the Sierra de Albarracín and traditional production methods make this cheese stand out for its authenticity. In fact, it's not surprising that this cheese has earned a good reputation outside the borders of the province of Teruel, being one of our best-selling products.
It's the perfect example of how tradition, a job well done and a passion for gastronomy can generate exceptional products that help preserve the cultural identity of a region.
100% product from Teruel
This product is made 100% in the province of Teruel, from the breeding and feeding of the goats to the natural curing process.
By consuming it, you are supporting the province of Teruel, especially local livestock and agriculture, which play a crucial role in maintaining the rural ecosystem of the region.
By choosing this cheese, you enjoy a delicious product, while supporting the small family farms that still today fight to keep the traditions of the area alive.
At Degusta Teruel we support the small producers of our province who seek to offer different quality products, betting on our province.
Do you dare to try it?
Now that you know more about this product, we encourage you to try it and enjoy its nuances, you will not regret it.
One of our best-selling products, it is a piece of the land of Teruel, a reflection of its biodiversity, its history and its people. A 100% Teruel cheese that continues to be a source of pride for the inhabitants of Villel and that, without a doubt, continues to conquer all those who try it.
And if you prefer another brand of cheese, you can also enjoy other Teruel goat cheeses available in our online store and for all tastes.
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