Monte Enebro
Dense. Creamy. Intense.
Sale price £12.10Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | Spain, Castile and León |
| style texture | Chevre, blue, soft |
| milk | Goat |
| milk treatment | Pasteurised |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Sparkling wines, medium-bodied white wines, white port |
About the Cheese
Monte Enebro is one of the most acclaimed and delicious modern Spanish cheeses, boasting an impressive international reputation.
Crafted by the Baez family, this unique goat’s milk cheese features penicillium roqueforti mould on the outside, typically used in blue cheeses like Roquefort.
When young, Monte Enebro has a snowy white, slightly chalky interior. As it ages, the paste becomes runny and almost translucent, especially under the rind. The texture is smooth, offering an intense, lingering flavour with hints of mushroom and herbs.
Its tangy, salty profile and touch of minerality, with notes of walnuts, make it a crowd-pleaser.
Monte Enebro pairs wonderfully with a variety of wines, from roses to sherry so it's a great cheese for the adventurous!
Cheesemaker: Queserias del Tietar
Queserías del Tiétar, a family business with a passion for precision in cheesemaking, is the artisan team behind the world-famous Monte Enebro.
Located in the Tiétar Valley in Ávila, this picturesque region offers exceptional grazing for livestock, providing top-quality goat’s milk essential for their exquisite cheese. The company was founded in 1983 by Rafael Báez, a Madrid resident who fell in love with the Tiétar Valley and decided to set up a cheese business just before his retirement.
Initially producing "Tiétar cheese" with milk from two local goat herders, the company expanded its range within two years. By 1988, Rafael’s daughter Paloma joined the team, eventually sharing management responsibilities with her sister Maria Jesus.
Today, Queserías del Tiétar remains dedicated to creating high-quality goat’s cheese using natural processes and rigorous quality controls. Their facilities, nestled in the mountains south of the Gredos range, have become a must-visit for cheese enthusiasts exploring this beautiful region.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
IMPORTANT: Delivery dates are not guaranteed. For special occasions, please select an earlier delivery date. Cheese ripeness/maturity and wine vintages are not guaranteed unless specified in the product description. Due to small-scale production and logistics, some items may be unavailable. Images are for illustration purposes only.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
