Payoyo

About the Cheese

An off-the-beaten-path artisan goat’s milk cheese from Spain, Payoyo is crafted from pasteurised milk of the rare Payoya goat, native to the mountain pastures of the Sierra de Grazalema.

This cheese boasts a semi-firm, dense paste that is smooth on the palate. Its aroma is reminiscent of fresh flowers, while the flavour reveals delightful hints of white chocolate and sage.

A true crowd-pleaser, Payoyo might pleasantly surprise those who aren’t typically fond of goat’s milk cheeses.

Enjoy Payoyo with medium-bodied white or light red wines.

Cheesemaker: Queso Payoyo

Queso Payoyo was founded in 1996 by Carlos Ríos Moreno and Andrés Piña Calle. Situated in Villaluenga del Rosario, the company has grown to support 20 workers and 32 farmers, focusing on traditional cheesemaking techniques.

Queso Payoyo produces a variety of cheeses, from fresh to cured, with options wrapped in butter, rosemary, wheat bran, and paprika.

Over the past two decades, the brand has garnered 175 national and international awards, including prestigious accolades from the World Cheese Awards and the Great Taste Awards. The dedication to quality and tradition has made Queso Payoyo a celebrated name in the world of fine cheeses.