La Antigua Cabrales blue cheese: the authentic mountain blue cheese

La Antigua Azul D.O.P Cabrales cheese is one of the most authentic expressions of traditional Spanish blue cheese.

Made in the Picos de Europa with 100% raw cow’s milk, this cheese follows the ancestral method of aging in natural caves, where time, humidity and the environment work their magic.

It is an intense, complex cheese deeply tied to its territory.

What makes it unique?

• Authentic D.O.P Cabrales → guarantee of origin and quality
• 100% raw cow’s milk → deep, natural flavor
• Aged in natural caves (2–4 months)
• Development of Penicillium molds → characteristic blue-green veining
• Traditional artisanal production

A cheese that is not manufactured. It is cultivated.

Cave aging: the secret of flavor

The production process follows the purest tradition of Cabrales cheese:

• The pieces are carried by hand up to the mountain caves
• They are aged under natural conditions (8–12 °C and high humidity)
• They are turned regularly for even maturation

During this process:

• natural molds develop
• the aroma becomes more intense
• its characteristic creamy texture is created

The environment is an essential part of the flavor.

Flavor and texture profile

This blue cheese offers an intense and balanced experience:

• Texture: creamy and slightly crumbly
• Color: ivory with blue-green veining
• Aroma: intense, deep and penetrating
• Flavor: powerful, with a balance between saltiness and mild spiciness

A blue cheese with character, but without excessive aggressiveness.

Protected Designation of Origin Cabrales

When it reaches its optimal maturation point, the cheese:

• is wrapped in green aluminum foil
• receives its official D.O.P labeling
• includes the regulatory council control number

Absolute guarantee of authenticity, origin and quality.

How to enjoy it (gourmet experience)

To enjoy it at its best:

• Serve it at room temperature
• Enjoy it on its own or in small portions
• Let it unfold slowly on the palate

Recommended pairings:

• Full-bodied or aged red wines
• Natural sweet wines (perfect contrast)
• Nuts and quince paste
• Rustic bread or sourdough bread

Also perfect in gourmet cooking: sauces, risottos or meats.

A cheese for bold palates

La Antigua Azul Cabrales D.O.P cheese is ideal if you are looking for:

• Authentic, traditional blue cheeses
• Products with a strong territorial identity
• Intense and complex flavors
• Unique gourmet experiences

It is not a mild cheese.
It is a cheese that leaves a mark.

Technical sheet

• Origin: Asturias, Spain
• Milk: 100% raw cow’s milk
• Maturation: 2–4 months in natural caves
• Texture: Creamy with veins
• Flavor: Intense, balanced, slightly spicy
• Aroma: Penetrating
• D.O.P: Cabrales

Ingredients and allergens

Ingredients: Raw cow’s milk, natural rennet, salt, lactic ferments
Allergens: Contains milk

Storage and consumption

• Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC
• Best before the date indicated (6-9 months)
• Keep well wrapped after opening

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

• Energy: 1678 kJ / 449 kcal
• Fat: 31,7 g (saturates 22,51 g)
• Carbohydrates: <0,9 g
• Protein: 28,8 g
• Salt: 1,85 g