Official Producer Description

Montesinos specialises in goat cheese and fresh cheese and identifies Murcia al Vino Cheese, also known as Drunken Goat, as part of its pressed-paste goat cheese range.

Montesinos highlights its Murcia al Vino as a Protected Designation of Origin cheese appreciated by cheese lovers across five continents.

Murcia al Vino D.O.P.

Murcia al Vino D.O.P. is a distinctive Spanish pressed cheese made from Murcian goat’s milk and matured with a defining wine-maceration process.

During maturation, the cheese is macerated in red wine from Murcia made from Monastrell, the region’s emblematic red grape variety. The wine contributes its characteristic colour, tannins and floral aromatic character to the cheese.

Macerado en Vino Tinto

The defining feature of Murcia al Vino D.O.P. is its maceration in Murcian red wine during maturation.

The Monastrell wine gives the rind its instantly recognisable wine colour while contributing floral aromas and distinctive sensory character.

This combination of Murcian goat’s milk and local red wine gives Murcia al Vino its unique identity and its popular international nickname, Drunken Goat.

Official Taste & Character

• Aroma: Pleasantly acidic with floral aromas derived from the red-wine maceration
• Flavour: Low in salt
• Aftertaste: Pleasant, with reminiscences of goat’s milk and cream
• Texture: Soft, creamy and elastic
• Paste: Dense and compact when cut
• Paste Colour: Ivory
• Eyes: May contain a few small holes
• Rind: Smooth, very light and characteristically wine-coloured

Official Product Information

• Producer: Montesinos
• Group: Lafuente Group
• Official Producer Listing: Murcia al Vino Cheese (Drunken Goat)
• Protected Name: Murcia al Vino D.O.P.
• Designation: Denominación de Origen Protegida / Protected Designation of Origin
• Region: Murcia
• Country: España
• Milk: Murcian Goat’s Milk
• Cheese Type: Pressed-Paste Goat Cheese
• Specialty: Macerated in Murcian Red Wine
• Wine Grape: Monastrell
• Texture: Soft, Creamy & Elastic
• Paste: Dense, Compact & Ivory-Coloured
• Rind: Smooth, Light & Wine-Coloured

Official Ripening

• Large Cheeses over 1kg: Minimum 45 Days
• Small Cheeses: Minimum 30 Days

The D.O.P. specification requires a minimum maturation period of 45 days for large cheeses and 30 days for smaller formats.

Official Production Method

Murcia al Vino D.O.P. begins with milk from Murcian goats, a breed historically selected for milk production and particularly suited to cheesemaking.

The milk is filtered and coagulated before the curd is cut, washed and gently heated. The curd is then worked to the required consistency, placed into moulds and pressed.

The cheeses are salted in brine before entering maturation, during which the defining red-wine maceration takes place.

Monastrell Red Wine Maceration

During ripening, Murcia al Vino D.O.P. is macerated in red wine from Murcia made from the local Monastrell grape variety.

Monastrell contributes strong colouring power, tannins and intense floral aromas. Through the maceration process, these characteristics help create the cheese’s distinctive wine-coloured rind and aromatic identity.

Official Highlights

• Produced by Montesinos, part of Lafuente Group.
• Officially listed by Montesinos as Murcia al Vino Cheese (Drunken Goat).
• Protected Designation of Origin – D.O.P.
• Made from Murcian goat’s milk.
• Pressed-paste goat cheese.
• Macerated in Murcian red wine during maturation.
• Wine made from the local Monastrell grape variety.
• Minimum 45-day maturation for large cheeses.
• Minimum 30-day maturation for small cheeses.
• Pleasantly acidic and floral aroma.
• Pleasant aftertaste reminiscent of goat’s milk and cream.
• Soft, creamy and elastic texture.
• Dense, compact and ivory-coloured paste.
• Distinctive smooth, wine-coloured rind.

A Unique Spanish Wine-Macerated Goat Cheese

Murcia al Vino D.O.P. brings together two defining products of Murcia: goat’s milk and local red wine.

Its characteristic wine maceration distinguishes it visually through its deep wine-coloured rind while contributing floral aromatic nuances to a soft, creamy and elastic cheese.

Internationally, the style is often known as Drunken Goat, a memorable name referring to its distinctive red-wine treatment.

D.O.P. Authenticity

Murcia al Vino is protected under the Denominación de Origen Protegida system, which safeguards its geographical origin and defined production requirements.

Authentic Murcia al Vino D.O.P. carries the Regulatory Council certification together with the European Protected Designation of Origin identification.

About Montesinos

Montesinos is a Spanish cheese producer specialising in goat cheese and fresh cheese since 1978 and forms part of Lafuente Group.

Its portfolio includes fresh cheeses, pressed-paste goat cheeses, mixed-milk cheeses and lactic-paste goat cheeses. Montesinos highlights Murcia al Vino D.O.P. as one of its signature products, enjoyed by cheese lovers across five continents.

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Bring toward room temperature before serving to allow its creamy texture and aromatic character to develop fully.
• Slice into wedges for Spanish cheese and tapas boards.
• Serve as a distinctive centrepiece on premium grazing and cheese boards.
• Pair with artisan bread, nuts, olives and Spanish charcuterie.
• Ideal for wine tastings, tapas service, premium catering and entertaining.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Monastrell red wine
• Jumilla and Yecla reds
• Tempranillo
• Spanish olives
• Marcona almonds
• Fresh figs and grapes
• Membrillo (quince paste)
• Crusty artisan bread
• Jamón Serrano