Artisan knowledge
Traditional Cheese Making
For centuries, the ancient shepherds of the Llanos de Cáceres area made cheeses in an artisanal way, creating the basis of what is now Pastovelia.
1996
Foundation of the Artisanal Cheese Factory
Pastovelia begins in a small artisan cheese factory in Almoharín, Cáceres.
Recognition
Pastovelia products become a reference within the cheese factories that are part of the Torta del Casar Protected Designation of Origin.
Growth
Foundation of the Artisanal Cheese Factory
Pastovelia begins in a small artisan cheese factory in Almoharín, Cáceres.
Recognition
Pastovelia products become a reference within the cheese factories that are part of the Torta del Casar Protected Designation of Origin.
Present
Products and Objectives
The master cheesemakers continue to make products such as Torta del Casar, Pastoralia, and sheep and goat cheeses, following traditional recipes to obtain a unique product.
Shop and Museum
The cheese factory has a shop for public sale (open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and a Torta del Casar interpretation centre, the only one dedicated to the history of this artisan cheese in the region.
Meet the cheese factory
