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Queso de Cameros (sheep’s cheese from the Rioja Alta)

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Wine with food Queso de Cameros with Rioja Reserva, quince paste, honey and farmhouse bread on a Spanish tapas platter
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Nov
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Cheese selection for wine and food lovers

Wine with food stands for the perfect harmony of enjoyment, tradition and an exciting combination of flavors. Queso de Cameros is a mature sheep’s milk cheese from Rioja Alta that brings unmistakable character to the table: creamy texture, mild acidity, fine salty notes with an elegant nutty depth. This artisan cheese reflects the rich terroir of the Rioja region, combines rustic originality with sophistication and can be used in a variety of ways – as a tapa, as a stylish end to a meal or as part of a varied cheese platter. This regional specialty takes wine and food to a new culinary level. The fine sheep’s milk notes, creamy consistency and gentle seasoning make Queso de Cameros a great accompaniment to great red wines and an experience for all connoisseurs.

Ideal wine pairing: Rioja DOCa Reserva Tinto (Rioja, Spain)

A Rioja DOCa Reserva Tinto is the ideal choice for Queso de Cameros. The deep red color, velvety tannins and full-bodied fruit aromas harmonize beautifully with the delicate saltiness and nutty melt of the cheese. The complex notes of dried cherries, vanilla and a hint of spices underline the fine milk and herbal accents of this Rioja specialty. Ageing in oak barrels gives the wine an elegant, round body that picks up on the creaminess of the sheep’s cheese and perfectly complements it with slightly smoky notes. The gentle tannins and deep structure of the Reserva emphasize its depth of flavour and make it a successful prelude to a meal as well as a harmonious finish.

Further wine recommendations for this dish

Mosel Riesling Kabinett (Mosel, Germany)
The mineral freshness and animating acidity of a Riesling Kabinett provide an exciting contrast to the fine creaminess of the Queso de Cameros. The delicate fruit aromas – green apples, peach, citrus – bring out the fine lactic and herbal notes of the cheese. The subtle residual sweetness balances the salt content, while the light body allows the sheep’s cheese to shine in all its aromatic diversity.

Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC (Kremstal, Austria)
Grüner Veltliner impresses with its peppery spiciness, crisp freshness and mineral precision, which correspond perfectly with the subtle saltiness of the sheep’s cheese. The notes of pear, apple and fresh herbs enhance the flavor of the cheese. The lively acidity cleanses the palate and prepares you for the next bite. A pairing that combines lightness and finesse.

Chablis AOC (Burgundy, France)
Chablis scores with its cool minerality, fine citrus notes and restrained use of wood. This clarity underlines the creamy substance of the sheep’s cheese without masking it. Stone fruit and light floral aromas combine harmoniously with the nutty tones of Queso de Cameros. Its elegant structure ensures a slender but long-lasting finish.

Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany, Italy)
A Chianti Classico combines juicy cherry notes, fine tannins and balanced acidity. This structure complements the creamy texture of the cheese and at the same time emphasizes the light spiciness. The delicately spicy herbal aromas of the Tuscan wine and the subtle fruit combine perfectly with rustic tapas and Mediterranean elements surrounding the sheep’s milk cheese.

Touriga Nacional Dão DOC (Dão, Portugal)
The Touriga Nacional is powerful, floral and multi-layered. Its aromatic depth with notes of violets, blackberries and herbs harmonizes perfectly with the spice and nuances of the Queso de Cameros. Gentle, ripe tannins and a full body carry the combination. The spicy, earthy accents of the Portuguese red wine complement the complexity of the cheese in a modern way.

The recipe:

Wein zum Essen Queso de Cameros mit Rioja Reserva, Quittenpaste, Honig und Bauernbrot auf spanischer Tapasplatte

Queso de Cameros (Schafskäse aus der Rioja Alta)

Queso de Cameros stammt aus der Rioja Alta und repräsentiert das Beste handgemachter spanischer Käsetradition. Der fein gereifte Schafskäse überzeugt mit cremigem Schmelz, nussigem Aroma und behutsamer Salznote. Seine vielseitige Einsetzbarkeit – ob pur, als Tapa oder Teil einer Käseplatte – macht ihn zu einem echten Genussmoment, der durch das passende Weinpairing ein echtes Erlebnis für Wein und Speisen-Freunde wird.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cheese plate, Tapas, Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 2 Personen
Calories 320 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Käsemesser
  • 1 Servierplatte
  • 1 kleiner Topf (für Honig)
  • 1 Löffel

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g Queso de Cameros gereifter Schafskäse
  • 2 EL spanische Quittenpaste Membrillo
  • 1 EL Honig möglichst Rioja-Blütenhonig
  • einige Walnusshälften
  • Frisch gemahlener schwarzer Pfeffer
  • Bauernbrot oder Baguette

Preparation
 

Vorbereitung

  • Schafskäse in Scheiben oder kleine Würfel schneiden.
  • Quittenpaste in feine Scheiben schneiden.
  • Walnüsse grob hacken.

Anrichten

  • Käse auf einer Platte arrangieren, zusammen mit Quittenpaste und Walnüssen.
  • Honig leicht erwärmen und über den Käse träufeln.
  • Mit Pfeffer würzen, dazu Brotscheiben servieren.

Empfohlene Beilagen:

  • Kirschtomaten mit Olivenöl und Meersalz
  • marinierte Oliven
  • geröstetes Bauernbrot

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 24g
Keyword Queso de Cameros, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sheep’s cheese, Spanish cuisine, Tapas, Wine with food
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