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May 20 2025
They judged all six finalist cheeses based on rind, color, texture, aroma, flavor, aftertaste, and persistence, from a total of 130 entries.
Along with Savel, which received the Champion Gold Award, the following cheeses also earned gold distinctions:
- Los Cameros Mezcla Semicurado, from Lácteos Martínez.
- Maxorata Curado con Pimentón (Majorero PDO), from Grupo Ganaderos de Fuerteventura.
- El Roano Oro – Queso Curado, from Pedro Giner Ruiz (Roano).
- Villarejo Añejo Madurado en Miel y Orégano, from Quesos Artesanos Villarejo.
- La Retorta, from Finca Pascualete.
In addition to this recognition, all winners received a silver medal in the Gourmet Quesos competition at Salón Gourmets—except La Retorta, which took home a gold medal.
An Opportunity to Enter International Markets
The Cheese from Spain Awards, part of the Championship of the Best Cheeses of Spain at Salón Gourmets, is an initiative led by ICEX with a clear goal: to put high-quality Spanish cheeses on the global map.
The contest aims to identify and highlight cheeses with strong export potential, giving their producers a unique opportunity to enter international markets and take part in communication and promotional actions designed to open global doors and showcase the excellence of Spanish cheese abroad.
The winners benefit from a comprehensive international promotional and communication program, including targeted activities in countries like Ireland, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, all focused on promoting Spanish cheese.
