Valdivieso Sheep's Milk Cheese (w. Black Spanish Truffles)

Valdivieso Sheep's Milk Cheese with Black Spanish Truffles

An exceptional quality semi-hard cheese crafted using milk from a single herd of Manchega sheep from Argamasilla de Alba, La Mancha, Spain. During the mould-filling process, premium Black Spanish Truffles (Tuber melanosporum) are carefully layered through the cheese. This meticulous method results in striking, elegant layers visible at the centre of each wheel, delivering an indulgent and natural truffle flavour in every mouthful.

Milk: Sheep

Style: Semi-hard

Flavour: Rich, earthy truffle with subtle, creamy undertones

Texture: Firm yet delicately creamy

Origin: Argamasilla de Alba, La Mancha, Spain

About the Producer – Quesos Valdivieso
Quesos Valdivieso is a distinguished artisanal cheesemaker situated at Finca Valdivieso, a historic family-owned agricultural estate near Campo de Criptana in the heart of La Mancha, Spain. The region is celebrated for its rich cheesemaking heritage and deep connection to traditional Manchego cheese production. All cheeses are produced entirely on-site using traditional farmhouse methods, ensuring the entire transformation from milk to finished cheese occurs at Finca Valdivieso. This approach enhances the unique character and authentic identity of their cheeses.

Established in 1880, Finca Valdivieso is one of La Mancha's oldest continuously family-owned farms, dedicated exclusively to breeding Manchega sheep and crafting authentic farmhouse cheeses. Today, the estate is led by Luis de la Vega Yrisarry, a fifth-generation cheesemaker passionately committed to preserving the family legacy through meticulous adherence to traditional cheesemaking methods and sustainable farming practices.