Olavidia
Smooth. Creamy. Floral.
Regular price £16.95Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | Spain, Andalusia |
| style texture | Chevre, soft |
| milk | Goat |
| milk treatment | Pasteurised |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | White, rosé wines, sparkling wines |
*LIMITED STOCK - ONLY AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER*
About the Cheese
Olavidia is a remarkable soft goat cheese, celebrated for its creamy texture and buttery flavour with floral notes that reflect the goats’ diverse diet.
This striking cheese is creamy-white in colour with a distinctive vein of edible ash, reminiscent of the classic French Morbier.
Aged for 15 to 20 days, it develops a complex flavour profile, characterised by prominent milky notes and hints of white almonds.
In 2018, Olavidia was awarded Best Spanish Cheese, further recognised as the best cheese in the world (!) at the 2021 World Cheese Awards.
Cheesemaker: Quesos & Besos
Crafted by the husband-and-wife team behind Quesos y Besos, Olavidia embodies a heartfelt return to their roots in Guarromán, located on the outskirts of Sierra Morena.
In 2016, they left their corporate careers to embrace cheesemaking, drawing on a long lineage of shepherds. Rejecting the conventional approach, they focused on creating a lactic cheese — a method relying on natural fermentation to transform milk.
Using milk from their free-roaming Malagueña goats, who graze on wildflowers and herbs, they have successfully crafted Olavidia, a true testament to their vision and dedication to quality.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
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.
