{"product_id":"montesinos-murcia-al-vino-dop-cheese-drunken-goat","title":"Montesinos Murcia al Vino D.O.P. Cheese (Drunken Goat)","description":"\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\nBarrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Spanish Cheese Collection\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\nMontesinos Murcia al Vino D.O.P. Cheese (Drunken Goat) 2.5kg\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bb-product-detail__subtitle\"\u003e\nLeche de Cabra Murciana · Macerado en Vino Tinto · Monastrell · D.O.P.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMurcia · España\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQueso de Cabra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenominación de Origen Protegida\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMacerado en Vino Tinto\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMonastrell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Producer Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMontesinos 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMontesinos highlights its Murcia al Vino as a Protected Designation of Origin cheese appreciated by cheese lovers across five continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMurcia al Vino D.O.P.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurcia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMacerado en Vino Tinto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of Murcia al Vino D.O.P. is its maceration in Murcian red wine during maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monastrell wine gives the rind its instantly recognisable wine colour while contributing floral aromas and distinctive sensory character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of Murcian goat’s milk and local red wine gives Murcia al Vino its unique identity and its popular international nickname, \u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Goat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Taste \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleasantly acidic with floral aromas derived from the red-wine maceration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low in salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleasant, with reminiscences of goat’s milk and cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, creamy and elastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and compact when cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaste Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e May contain a few small holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, very light and characteristically wine-coloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Product Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montesinos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lafuente Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Producer Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murcia al Vino Cheese (Drunken Goat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtected Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murcia al Vino D.O.P.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denominación de Origen Protegida \/ Protected Designation of Origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murcia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e España\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murcian Goat’s Milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed-Paste Goat Cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macerated in Murcian Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Grape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monastrell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, Creamy \u0026amp; Elastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, Compact \u0026amp; Ivory-Coloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, Light \u0026amp; Wine-Coloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Ripening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Cheeses over 1kg:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 45 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Cheeses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 30 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe D.O.P. specification requires a minimum maturation period of 45 days for large cheeses and 30 days for smaller formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Production Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurcia al Vino D.O.P. begins with milk from Murcian goats, a breed historically selected for milk production and particularly suited to cheesemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheeses are salted in brine before entering maturation, during which the defining red-wine maceration takes place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMonastrell Red Wine Maceration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring ripening, Murcia al Vino D.O.P. is macerated in red wine from Murcia made from the local Monastrell grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonastrell 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Montesinos, part of Lafuente Group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially listed by Montesinos as Murcia al Vino Cheese (Drunken Goat).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected Designation of Origin – D.O.P.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Murcian goat’s milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed-paste goat cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacerated in Murcian red wine during maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine made from the local Monastrell grape variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 45-day maturation for large cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 30-day maturation for small cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasantly acidic and floral aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasant aftertaste reminiscent of goat’s milk and cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, creamy and elastic texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, compact and ivory-coloured paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive smooth, wine-coloured rind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Unique Spanish Wine-Macerated Goat Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurcia al Vino D.O.P. brings together two defining products of Murcia: goat’s milk and local red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts characteristic wine maceration distinguishes it visually through its deep wine-coloured rind while contributing floral aromatic nuances to a soft, creamy and elastic cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternationally, the style is often known as \u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Goat\u003c\/strong\u003e, a memorable name referring to its distinctive red-wine treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eD.O.P. Authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurcia al Vino is protected under the Denominación de Origen Protegida system, which safeguards its geographical origin and defined production requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Murcia al Vino D.O.P. carries the Regulatory Council certification together with the European Protected Designation of Origin identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Montesinos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMontesinos is a Spanish cheese producer specialising in goat cheese and fresh cheese since 1978 and forms part of Lafuente Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBBPH Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring toward room temperature before serving to allow its creamy texture and aromatic character to develop fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice into wedges for Spanish cheese and tapas boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe as a distinctive centrepiece on premium grazing and cheese boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with artisan bread, nuts, olives and Spanish charcuterie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for wine tastings, tapas service, premium catering and entertaining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBBPH Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonastrell red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumilla and Yecla reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish olives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarcona almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh figs and grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMembrillo (quince paste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrusty artisan bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJamón Serrano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"La Fuente","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48059812085812,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Montesinos_Murcia_al_Vino_D.O.P._Drunken_Goat_Spanish_Goat_Cheese_with_Red_Wine.png?v=1784796610","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/montesinos-murcia-al-vino-dop-cheese-drunken-goat","provider":"Barrels and Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}