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Queijo Serpa

This is a cured cheese, of a buttery, semi-soft consistency, with few or no holes.
Produced in Subdistricts of Mertola, Beja, Castro Verde, Almodovar, Cuba, Ourique, Moura, Serpa, Vidigueira, Aljustrel, Ferreira do Alentejo and Alvito, the parishes of Colos and Vale de Santiago in the subdistrict of Odemira, the parishes of S. Domingos, Alvalade and Abela in the subdistrict of Santiago do Cacem, the parishes of Axinheira dos Barros in the subdistrict of Grandola and the parish of Torrao in the subdistrict of Alcacer do Sal. 
Established through use, particularly due to various studies in existence and to its artisanal production since time immemorial.
By slowly draining the curds, after coagulation of the pure, raw ewe's milk, through the action of a cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) steep and originating in the said geographical area.

Name of Group of Producers Body Inspection
Queijoserpa - Agrupamento de Produtores
Herdade da Bemposta, Apartado 26
7830 Serpa
ACOS - Associação de Criadores de Ovinos do Sul
Rua Cidade de São Paulo Apartado 296
7801 Beja Codex