Valdeón Blue Cheese - 1.1 Pounds

Valdeón is ideal for those who shy away from the strong punch of Cabrales blue cheese, but still long for a kick of authentic blue. Rich with a bit of a bite, Valdeón is delicious served with fresh fruit and a strong red wine. This is the perfect blue to melt on your steak or burger.

A small, family-owned cheese maker in Leon, Spain, crafts this delectable blue cheese and ages them in natural caves. Rich, silky cow’s milk is combined with tangy, pungent goat’s milk to create a creamy cheese with notable flavor.

Serve Valdeón blue cheese next to some of its milder cousins on cheese plates or crumble over salads to add a little sass. Liven up dips and spreads or place on tapas platters with smoked and cured meats. Melt over steak or chicken for the ultimate decadence or simply carve off small chunks and pair with your favorite wine.

Valdeón cheese is aged in caves across the Valdeón Valley in the northwest area of the Castilla-Leon region for at least two months until it achieves just the right amount of flavor and texture. This area has produced Valdeón cheese for many centuries. The process of making it differs from Cabrales due to the climate of the caves. Valdeón caves are less humid than their Cabrales counterparts and thus are less susceptible to certain molds, which are what help give Cabrales its characteristically strong taste. Valdeón is assertive without being harsh and delivers a complex array of flavors.

Note: This is a fresh cheese with a short shelf life. Once you receive your shipment, please enjoy as soon as possible. There may be no more than two weeks left on the best-by date.

What is the shelf life of this fresh cheese?

It has a short shelf life. Once your shipment arrives, it's best to enjoy the cheese as soon as possible. There may be no more than two weeks left on the best-by date.

Can I freeze fresh cheese to extend its shelf life?

Freezing is not recommended, as it can degrade the texture and quality of the product.

What should I do if spots appear on the cheese?

Spots can be wiped off using a cloth lightly dampened with olive oil, or trimmed away.

How are perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships refrigerated items in a recyclable cooler or insulated package with frozen ice packs to arrive in top condition. 

How will my order be packed?

La Tienda packs products carefully to ensure they arrive in top condition. Cold items are packed with insulated packaging and ice packs to preserve freshness. Items will arrive in La Tienda branded boxes.