Cheese story
What is Queso de Murcia al Vino?
A Spanish goat cheese washed in red wine, giving its purple rind.
Origin
Murcia, Spain
Milk
goat
Board role
Bold / washed-rind
Cheese profile
Country
Spain
Region
Murcia
Milk type
goat
Texture
semi-firm
Rind
wine-washed rind
Ageing
45+ days
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: goaty, fruity, winey, tangy
Origin, protection and character
Queso de Murcia al Vino comes from Spain, especially Murcia. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
45+ days
How to serve Queso de Murcia al Vino
cheese boards, tapas
Good food matches
Monastrell
almonds
olives
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
