Hill won the second prize of the Insular Cheese Tasting.

ITS OWNERS ACCUMULATE HALF A DOZEN AWARDS AND AWARDS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS.

The artisanal cheese factory “La Colina”, located in the Tasarte neighborhood, add one more prize. This time it is a second prize obtained in the Insular Cheese Tasting, held within the framework of the “Gran Canaria a Single Market” Fair. but maybe, The award they most jealously guard and take the greatest pride in remains the Gold Medal of the World Cheese Awards..

With this new award there are already seven medals, diplomas, awards and distinctions that endorse the product, the work and the particularity of the La Colina family business.

On this occasion, the Guerra Oliva family, owners of La Colina, has received Second Prize in the Cured Pasteurized Cheese category belonging to the XVII Insular Cheese Tasting of Gran Canaria, organized by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria.

Arminda Guerra expressed her surprise to Agroaldea for the award since “after several years, La Colina cheese continues to obtain awards.”, when we continue doing the same: try to make the best cheese we know”.

However, Arminda is clear, when asked about the secret of cheese, that the most important thing is the raw material: “There are very few cattle on the island that are not stabled.”. The goats of La Colina graze freely almost to the coast every day. This affects the quality of the milk and, Therefore, in that of cheese.”

The variety of La Colina cheeses includes those with natural rind, paprika or with gofio in its cured and semi-cured variants. Virtually all of them have received awards in different contests and competitions..

After establishing itself in the local market, La Colina is focused on the peninsular market from where they have begun to receive orders after the promotion that resulted in the Gold Medal of the World Cheese Awards 2009.

Its owners defend the price of their cheese since it not only justifies a top-quality product., which has an important contribution of vitamins, proteins and more than a hundred beneficial bacteria for health, but for the contribution to the maintenance of an activity and a medium on the verge of disappearing.

“Very few cattle are grazed on this island, choosing the best pastures in the area, supplementing the diet with selected grains and guaranteeing health conditions, rest, Security, adequate facilities and absence of stress”, -explains Miguel Guerra- “and that has a price in addition to the added value”.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to know this cheese, We suggest tasting it in which you can see its light buttery texture., the creamy and defined flavor that makes a perfect pairing with dry white and red wines from the country. You will discover a “Luxury Cheese.”