And the winner is…
Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado, made by @queijasoalheira in Portugal, been crowned the World Champion Cheese at the @guildoffinefood #WorldCheeseAwards in Viseu, Portugal.
The soft, spoonable sheep’s milk cheese is made with thistle rennet, which imparts a slightly bitter flavor profile.
Super Jury member Manual Maia, said the cheese has a “sublime match of protein and fat,” adding, “This cheese is an icon, it’s like our Eiffel Tower.”
The World Cheese Awards is the biggest cheese-only competition in the world. A record-breaking 4,786 cheeses from 1,032 cheesemakers were entered at this year’s awards. Check out our stories to see how the judges go from 4,786 to 1 🥇
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