Cheesery Castelo

Quesería Castelo: The Living Legacy of Cebreiro Cheese

In the selection o Capeloso, the Quesería Castelo holds a place of honour as the guardian of one of the oldest and most emblematic gastronomic treasures of the Northwest Peninsula: the Cheese Cebreiro. Located in the heart of the mountains, at the natural boundary between Galicia and El Bierzo, this family cheese factory has been fundamental in recovering and keeping alive the ancestral recipe for a cheese unique in the world, recognisable by its iconic "chef's hat" shape. By buying cheese from Quesería Castelo online, you gain access to a product with Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.), made exclusively with selected cow's milk from high mountain pastures, without additives or preservatives.

What makes the dairy craftsmanship of Castelo special is its respect for the manual process, from curdling to pressing, achieving a grainy yet melting texture and a fresh flavour with a slightly acidic touch that is pure rural essence. At Capeloso, we value this authenticity that has won over both pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago and the most discerning palates. The Cebreiro cheese from Castelo is the inseparable companion of our artisan honey and our chestnuts, offering a bite full of history that transforms any table into a tribute to the most authentic tradition of our peaks.