Canary Islands · Spain
Queso Majorero.
Queso Majorero opens with a bright, slightly peppery tang that mellows into creamy, nutty warmth—the volcanic terroir of Fuerteventura somehow present in every bite. Its semi-hard paste yields to the tongue with an almost buttery give, while aged versions develop subtle paprika notes and a mineral complexity that lingers long after the goaty sweetness fades.
Origin
28.3°N · 16.6°W
The story
How it's made.
Why it tastes that way.
Queso Majorero is made exclusively on Fuerteventura from the milk of the indigenous Majorera goat breed, which has adapted to the island's arid volcanic landscape.
References to this cheese date back to the 14th century. It was the first Canarian cheese to receive EU PDO recognition, in 1999.
Production · spec
- Milk
- Goat · raw
- Family
- Semi-hard
- Rind
- natural
- Age
- 0–6 mo
- Protected
- PDO · since 1999
- Intensity
- 3 / 5
- Texture
- semi-hard
Tasting profile
What it tastes like.
These bars are a visual read of Queso Majorero's flavour and aroma notes, scaled by the cheese's overall intensity — a quick guide, not a lab measurement.
Aroma
Nutrition · per 100 g serving
What's in a wedge.
A 100 g serving — about a finger-thick wedge. Daily values use the FDA 2020 reference of 2,000 kcal. Expect ±5% variation between wheels.
Serve, cut & store
Out of the fridge,
into its prime.
Guidance for semi-hard cheeses — general practice, not a per-wheel measurement.
Rest
Take it out about ≈1 h before serving — cold stiffens the fat and locks up the aromas; cool room temperature is when the flavour shows up.
Cut
Cut thin half-moons or batons from the wedge; trim waxed or inedible rinds as you go.
Store
Wrap leftovers in cheese paper or wax paper — never cling film, which suffocates the rind — and keep them in the warmest part of the fridge.
Rule of thumb: the softer and riper, the longer it needs. Thick pieces need longer than thin — and don't leave cheese out much past two hours.
Pairings · Caseo curated
What goes with Queso.
45 pairings across 5 categories.
Wine
Beer & Cider
Where to find it
Cheese counters.
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Substitutes
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These will play a similar role on the board and in the pan.
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