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Flavour and Expertise: Cavalleria Nova Cheese
Cavalleria Nova is a Menorcan family farm dedicated to artisan Mahón-Menorca cheese-making since 1899. Made with raw milk from free-range cows, this cheese captures the spirit of the island with its unique natural flavour. Cavalleria Nova's famous award-winning cheeses are a reflection of expertise and passion for a centuries-old tradition.
At Cavalleria Nova, all Mahón-Menorca cheese, with Protected Designation of Origin, is the result of an artisan process and daily work to care for the land and livestock. Made from 100% raw cow's milk, the cheese holds the aromas and flavours of Menorca, an island declared a Biosphere Reserve. The natural diet of the cows and the affectionate care of Tòfol and Joana make the quality of their milk exceptional, which is key in every piece of cheese. Over the years, Cavalleria Nova’s dedication has won them numerous awards for the high quality of their milk and products.
Cavalleria Nova's artisan process is traditional throughout: from the milking of their free-range cows, to the handcrafting of each piece of cheese with fogasser, a cloth that gives shape and distinctive wrinkles to each block. In the maturing phase, each cheese is turned and spread with olive oil, which gives it its characteristic texture and flavour. There are three versions of their cheeses: semicurado (medium), curado (mature) and viejo (extra mature). Each offers a different taste experience: from the mildness of semicurado to the intensity of viejo.
Commitment to authenticity and quality is core to Cavalleria Nova. Each block of cheese undergoes strict sanitary and quality controls to guarantee its excellence. In addition, the Regulatory Council of the DOP Mahón-Menorca label carries out regular inspections to verify the cheese’s authenticity, as one of the island's most loved and prized products.
