Queijo Serra da Estrela
This is the most famous of all the regional cheeses and along with its quality characteristics it has retained the craft hallmark for hundreds of years, making it an intrinsic part of the rich cultural heritage of the Beira plateau.
By slowly draining the curds, after coagulation of the pure, raw ewe's milk, through the action of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus, L.).
The whole region lies on the large Beira plateau, which has an agricultural climate characterized by long, cold and rainy winters, sometimes with snow, and hot and dry summers. The natural pastures comprise spontaneous perennial grasses and the cultivated pastures are covered in white clover and subterranean clover, which give the ewe's milk and therefore the cheese, its unique savory.
Estrela, C.R.L.
R. Miguel Bombarda, 20
6360 Celorico da Beira
da Estrela
Mercado Municipal de Celorico da Beira
Celorica da Beira
