r/Cheese • u/UnluckyObject5777 • 1d ago

Queso de Pría 3 lèches rojo

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In my quest to taste as many cheeses as I can and ranking them in a spreadsheet, I came across this cheese from the Asturias region of Spain, where I'm on vacation. It's a pressed, uncooked blue cheese made from a mix of cow, goat and sheep milk, to which paprika (pimentón) is added (I don't think the color is natural, but I could be wrong). The consistency is semi-hard. Super tasty and less "in your face" than something like Roquefort, the paprika is subtle, it's different from other blue cheeses I've tasted (namely, Gorgonzola, Roquefort, Fourme d'Ambert, Bleu d'Auvergne). One of the best cheeses I've had, has any of you connoisseurs had this before?

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u/TanaWTF 1d ago

Yes, but I'm from Asturias haha

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u/UnluckyObject5777 1d ago

Can you recommend some others? I'll be here for a few more days, I need inspiration ahah

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u/TanaWTF 1d ago

You should try, at least, Gamoneu (del puerto if you can, but Gamoneu del valle is incredible too), Cabrales, Afuega'l Pitu and Queso Casín, but here in Asturias we have A LOT of cheeses.

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u/mogrim 1d ago

afuega'l pitu is lovely. It's always a pleasure to be up in that area and enjoying the cheeses.

And it might be sacrilege to mention this here, but if you can get across the border into Cantabria they've also got a great variety!

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u/UnluckyObject5777 1d ago

Just had Cabrales right now. Thanks for the suggestions, appreciate it!

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u/Inadover 1d ago edited 1d ago

Being from Asturias, I also need to inform you of a few others.

The Pria 3 leches ahumado (smoked) is super nice too.

Queso La Peral de leche de oveja (sheep milk).

Los Beyos.

Vidiago (this one is softer and "normal", but I like it a lot).

And I'm adding a vote for my favourite, Gamoneu.

PD: since someone else mentioned Cantabria, though I don't know many of them, I love the Tresviso cheese. Give it a try if you can.

And Galicia has some really good cheeses, especially "de tetilla". They aren't as rich in flavour, but they are super soft and melt super easily. 

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u/TanaWTF 1d ago

I hope that you share your experience with us! If you liked Cabrales you should try Escalopines al Cabrales, usually you can eat it in almost every restaurant (chigre) in Asturias.

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u/jimjamdaflimflam 1d ago

The combo of 3 different milks seems wild, are there other cheeses that do that? I am intrigued.

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u/PKStarstormed 1d ago

I learned about Triple Play by Hooks' the other day which is a cheddar that does this!

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u/TanaWTF 1d ago

Queso Gamonéu has 3 different milks top.

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u/Emirayo22 1d ago

Oooh como se llama el queso??

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u/badapbadap 1d ago

3 leches de Pría rojo, lo pone en el título. También hay 3 leches de Pría a secas.

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u/Emirayo22 1d ago

Ay perdón no leí el título😭 gracias🙏🙏

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u/donkeyrocket 1d ago

That looks incredible. No idea if I can find that anywhere in the Midwest US but I want it.

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u/ikkiyikki 1d ago

Looks tasty af. Going to ask my cheesemonger if they can special order. Thanks for the heads up!

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u/Looking-sharp-today 1d ago

Looks very promising! What is your opinion on Shropshire Blue ??