A celebration of Portuguese flavours
Cheeses of Portugal
From north to south, Portugal's cheeses reveal an extraordinary diversity of flavours, textures and traditions, deeply rooted in the regions where they are produced.
From soft, creamy cheeses to those matured for longer, and from delicate flavours to more intense varieties, each speciality tells a story of craftsmanship and regional identity.
A tradition of excellence
Cheesemaking in Portugal reflects centuries of tradition, with specialities distinguished by the type of milk used, their production methods and their maturation periods.
Some of these cheeses hold Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, a European quality designation recognising products linked to a specific geographical area and produced according to defined requirements.
At Manuel Tavares, established in Lisbon in 1860, this rich culinary heritage is reflected in our selection of sheep's, goat's, cow's and mixed-milk cheeses, available in our historic shop and, depending on our current range, through our online store.
Our selection
Four cheese families, a world of flavours
Discover some of the specialities in the Manuel Tavares selection. Availability may vary.
01 · Tradition and intensity
Sheep's Milk Cheeses
Azeitão · Matured and creamy
Monte da Vinha · Matured and creamy, Alentejo
Monte da Vinha Meia Cura · Semi-matured
Nisa · Matured
Monte da Vinha · Matured and creamy, Alentejo
Monte da Vinha Meia Cura · Semi-matured
Nisa · Matured
Serpa · Matured, Alentejo
Serra da Estrela Certificado Amanteigado · Matured, PDO
Queijo Artesanal Amanteigado · Matured
Queijo Curado Velho · Longer maturation
Serra da Estrela Certificado Amanteigado · Matured, PDO
Queijo Artesanal Amanteigado · Matured
Queijo Curado Velho · Longer maturation
02 · Regional character
Goat's Milk Cheeses
Queijo de Cabra do Alentejo · Matured, with or without oregano
Queijo de Cabra da Beira Baixa · Matured
Picante de Castelo Branco · Matured, made from goat's and sheep's milk
03 · Flavours and textures
Cow's Milk Cheeses
Ilha de São Jorge · Matured, Azores
Limiano Flamengo · Matured
Terra Nostra Flamengo · Matured, Azores
04 · A meeting of traditions
Mixed-Milk Cheeses
Mistura de Castelo Branco · Matured, cow's and sheep's milk
Mistura do Alentejo · Semi-matured, cow's and sheep's milk
Manuel Tavares · Established in Lisbon in 1860
Discover the flavours of our heritage
From mild, delicate cheeses to varieties with more intense flavours, discover a selection celebrating the diversity and richness of Portuguese cheesemaking traditions.
Visit our historic shop on Rua da Betesga in Lisbon, or explore the cheeses available through our online store.
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