La Antigua El Antiguo de Castilla cheese: the essence of traditional aged cheese
El Antiguo de Castilla semi-cured cheese is much more than a mixed-milk cheese. It is a statement of origin, tradition, and character.
Made in Castilla y León, it combines 50% raw sheep’s milk and 50% raw cow’s milk, following a recipe inspired by the cheeses historically made in rural homes.
An unusual blend in today’s market… and precisely for that reason, distinctive.
What makes it unique?
- True 50% sheep / 50% cow blend (not cow-dominant as in most of the market)
- Raw milk → greater aromatic complexity and depth
- 5 months of maturation → development of flavor and texture
- Traditional production with Castilian identity
- Gourmet profile for discerning palates
A cheese that does not try to please everyone. It aims to truly delight those who know what they are tasting.
Flavor profile: balanced intensity
This cheese offers a complete experience:
- Opening: intense yet rounded flavor
- Development: clear notes of walnuts and nuts
- Finish: a light, elegant piquancy, typical of maturation and the blend of milks
Sheep’s milk contributes:
- depth
- rich fat content
- persistence
Cow’s milk adds:
- balance
- structural smoothness
- a slightly spicy final touch
The result: a complex, balanced cheese with its own identity.
Castilian tradition reinterpreted
The name El Antiguo de Castilla is no coincidence.
In regions such as Castilla y León and Castilla-La Mancha, cheeses were made with whatever milk was available at the time: sheep, cow, or goat.
That blend was part of rural life.
Today, this cheese revives that tradition… but with precision, technique, and gourmet standards.
A bridge between past and present.
How to enjoy it (gourmet experience)
To appreciate its full potential:
- Take it out of the refrigerator 30 minutes beforehand
- Cut it into thin shavings
- Let it evolve on the palate
Recommended pairings:
- Structured red wines (Ribera del Duero)
- Barrel-aged white wines
- Artisan bread with a crisp crust
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts)
Ideal for cheese boards with personality or as the star of an appetizer.
A cheese for those looking for something more
El Antiguo de Castilla cheese is perfect if you are looking for:
- An aged cheese with character
- Authentic, non-standardized flavors
- Products with history and genuine origin
- A deeper gastronomic experience
It is not an “easy” cheese.
It is a cheese you remember.
Technical details
- Origin: Castilla y León, Spain
- Milk: Raw sheep’s milk (50%) and cow’s milk (50%)
- Maturation: 5 months
- Texture: Firm, compact
- Color: Uniform ivory
- Flavor: Intense, balanced, with nutty notes and a light piquancy
- Rind: Not edible
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: Raw sheep’s and cow’s milk, natural rennet, lactic cultures, salt.
Preservatives on rind: E-235 and E-202
Allergens: Contains milk
Storage and consumption
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC
- Consume before the date indicated
- Once opened, keep well wrapped
Nutritional information (per 100 g):
- Energy: 1742,75 kJ / 415,93 kcal
- Fat: 34,93 g
- of which saturated: 26,20 g
- Carbohydrates: < 2,57 g
- of which sugars: < 2,57 g
- Protein: 22,82 g
- Salt: 1,34 g