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What to eat in Europe? Top 100 European Sheep's Milk Cheeses

Last update: Wed Feb 19 2025
Top 100 European Sheep's Milk Cheeses
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Best European Sheep's Milk Cheese Producers

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CHAMBÉRY, France
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Prolactine France is a cheese producer based in Chambéry. The company specializes in the production and distribution of various types of French cheeses. They operate within the dairy industry, focusing on quality and traditional cheese-making methods.
AWARDS

Concours International de Lyon - Gold

2025

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2022, 2021

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2024, 2022, 2021

BEST Prolactine France Cheeses
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RISELEY, England
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Village Maid Cheese, based in Reading, England, was established by Anne Wigmore in 1986 after a decade of experience at the National Institute for Research in Dairying. The company is renowned for its artisanal cheeses, including the award-winning Wigmore, Waterloo, and Spenwood, which are all produced using traditional methods and milk from local farms committed to sustainability and animal welfare.


The cheese production at Village Maid emphasizes minimal changes to traditional methods over the years, focusing on handmade processes and environmental sustainability. For instance, they innovated by replacing disposable cheese cloths with a more sustainable alternative to reduce waste. 
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023, 2022, 2021

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023, 2022

Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best

2023

BEST Village Maid Cheese Cheeses
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PUERTO DEL ROSARIO, Spain
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Grupo Ganaderos is a cheese producer based in Fuerteventura, one of Spain's Canary Islands. The company specializes in producing cheese from goat and sheep milk, utilizing traditional methods combined with modern technology. Their products include a variety of cheeses, such as the Majorero cheese, which is protected under a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status.


The company also focuses on sustainable farming practices.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023, 2021

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class

2024, 2022, 2018

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Fromagerie Matocq is located in the France. This cheese producer specializes in producing Ossau-Iraty, a traditional sheep's milk cheese from the Basque region. The cheese is crafted according to methods that have been passed down through generations.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023, 2021

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023

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POREČ, Croatia
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Agrolaguna, based in Porec, Croatia, is a producer of cheese, wine, and olive oil. The company manages significant agricultural activities, including dairy farming, which contributes to its cheese production. Agrolaguna's cheeses are made from the milk of cows grazed in local pastures, reflecting the regional characteristics and flavors of Istria.


These products are sold under the Lagune brand, with a variety of cheese types catering to different tastes and preferences.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2022

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

BEST Agrolaguna Cheeses
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SAVIGLIANO, Italy
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The company "Perla" was founded in Nichelino around the mid-20th century. For generations, it specialized in producing, ripening, and refining traditional Italian dairy products, with a focus on maintaining a family-like atmosphere. Perla’s products are rooted in the fertile pastures of Piedmont, where ideal conditions for raising sheep, goats, and cows contribute to high-quality milk.


The company emphasizes that its success lies in its meticulous cheese production process, which follows the highest standards of excellence and a slow, 100% natural maturation process. This dedication to tradition and quality ensures the authenticity of their cheeses.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023, 2022

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2022

BEST Perla Cheeses
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Quesería Artesanal Las RRR is a cheese producer based in Granada, Spain. They specialize in crafting artisanal cheeses using traditional methods. They emphasize the use of high-quality, local ingredients in their production process. Their product range includes various types of cheeses, catering to different tastes and preferences.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2021

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2024, 2021

BEST Quesería Artesanal Las RRR Cheeses
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GAMBETTOLA, Italy
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Romagna Terre is an Italian cheese producer located in the Emilia-Romagna region. The company specializes in the production of traditional Italian cheeses, including Parmigiano Reggiano. It employs artisanal methods to ensure the high quality of its products.


Romagna Terre sources its milk from local farms, adhering to strict quality control standards.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2022, 2021

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2024, 2023

BEST Romagna Terre Cheeses
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SAHELICES DEL PAYUELO, Spain
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Quesería Artesanal Los Payuelos is a cheese producer located in Leon, Spain, specializing in artisanal cheeses that leverage local milk and traditional methods. They are known for producing cheese using milk from sheep breeds indigenous to the region.


Their products often feature in Spanish gourmet markets and are highlighted for their unique regional flavors.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023, 2022

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best

2023

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CIUDAD REAL, Spain
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Ojos Del Guadiana is a cheese producer located in Ciudad Real, Spain. The company specializes in producing Manchego cheese, a sheep's milk cheese native to the La Mancha region. Their products are crafted using traditional methods and are often aged to enhance flavor and texture.


Ojos Del Guadiana participates in various national and international cheese competitions, showcasing their dedication to quality cheese production.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2022

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023, 2019, 2018

Concours International de Lyon - Gold

2025

BEST Ojos Del Guadiana Cheeses
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Cheese
VILLALUENGA DEL ROSARIO, Spain
5.0
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Cheese
THIRSK, United Kingdom
5.0
13
Cheese
FRANCE, Western Europe
5.0
14
Cheese
EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍA, Spain
5.0
15
Cheese
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands
5.0
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Cheese
EL MIRADOR, Spain
5.0
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ZADAR, Croatia
5.0
20
Cheese
CELANOVA, Spain
5.0
21
Cheese
AVDIMOU, Republic of Cyprus
5.0
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Cheese
SHEPTON MALLET, England
5.0
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Cheese
OTLEY, United Kingdom
5.0
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Cheese
CAMPANARIO, Spain
5.0
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Cheese
BUXTON, England
5.0
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FRESNO DE LA RIBERA, Spain
5.0
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Cheese
WOERDEN, Netherlands
5.0
36
Cheese
CASTROGONZALO, Spain
5.0
37
Cheese
VILLAREJO DE FUENTES, Spain
5.0
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Cheese
LEGASA, Spain
5.0
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Dairy Product
LES BRUYÈRES, France
5.0
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Cheese
MARRUBIU, Italy
5.0
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Cheese
CARRAGOZELA, Portugal
5.0
48
Cheese
SOWERBY BRIDGE, United Kingdom
5.0
49
Cheese
MATLOCK, England
5.0
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Cheese
WALSTON, Scotland
4.9
54
Cheese
BOLAÑOS DE CALATRAVA, Spain
4.9
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Cheese
HÉLETTE, France
4.9
58
Cheese
PORZUNA, Spain
4.9
59
Cheese
GREVENA, Greece
4.9
60
Cheese
VILLAESCUSA DE HARO, Spain
4.9
61
Cheese
SANTA CRISTINA DE LA POLVOROSA, Spain
4.9
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Cheese
SANTIBÁÑEZ DE VIDRIALES, Spain
4.8
65
Cheese
ATHENS, Greece
4.8
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SPAIN, Western Europe
4.7
68
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CARLTON, England
4.7
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EL CARPIO DE TAJO, Spain
4.7
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 European Sheep's Milk Cheeses” list until February 19, 2025, 11,541 ratings were recorded, of which 6,410 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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