Factory Tour:
Belton Farm, Whitchurch, Wrexham, EnglandBuy online directly from the producer:
www.beltonfarm.co.uk/shopExperimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
International Cheese Awards - Gold
2023, 2022
Belton Farm's Red Leicester Block is a large, traditionally crafted cheese known for its firm texture and slightly nutty flavor. This cheese has a rich, deep reddish-orange hue, which is derived from the natural coloring agent annatto. Red Leicester is typically aged for around six months to develop its unique taste profile.
Belton Farm is a British cheese producer. The farm has been producing cheese since the 1920s, leveraging traditional methods to craft its products. They specialize in making British territorial cheeses, including Cheshire, Red Leicester, and Double Gloucester.