Queso Zamorano

Queso Zamorano is a cheese made from the milk of Churra and Castellana sheep breeds in the province of Zamora, in Castilla y León. It has a characteristic herringbone pattern imprinted on the top and bottom and a woven esparto grass (zigzag) pattern on the sides.

Depending on the weight of this cheese, its maturation period can range from 60 to 100 days. During this period, it is regularly turned and rubbed with olive oil, which causes the rind to become brown in color. Queso Zamorano has a full, piquant flavor with a delicate, tart aftertaste, and it's mostly consumed as a table cheese.