{"id":57585,"date":"2015-09-20T23:15:49","date_gmt":"2015-09-20T21:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=57585"},"modified":"2021-08-02T10:25:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T08:25:00","slug":"buy-cheese-in-barcelona-best-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buy-cheese-in-barcelona-best-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Top places to buy cheese in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona is popular among food and wine enthusiasts, famous for its legs of Iberico ham, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tapas-barceloneta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tapas<\/a> and pintxo restaurants, vermuterias, and of course the Cava. It\u2019s not so well known for its <strong>cheeses<\/strong>, but it should be! In Barcelona there are a whole host of specialist <strong>cheese shops<\/strong> selling a wide range of local, traditional and artisan cheeses. Here is a rundown of some of the top places in Barcelona for cheese lovers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buy-cheese-in-barcelona-best-spots\/#Formatgeria_La_Seu\" title=\"Formatgeria La Seu\">Formatgeria La Seu<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-5\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-5\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buy-cheese-in-barcelona-best-spots\/#Related_article_Local_cheeses_you_might_need_to_taste\" title=\"Related article: Local cheeses you might need to taste\">Related article: Local cheeses you might need to taste<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buy-cheese-in-barcelona-best-spots\/#Colmado_Murria\" title=\"Colmado M\u00farria\">Colmado M\u00farria<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/buy-cheese-in-barcelona-best-spots\/#Vila_Viniteca\" title=\"Vila Viniteca\">Vila Viniteca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formatgeria_La_Seu\"><\/span><strong>Formatgeria La Seu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Formatgeria La S<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-57588 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/colmado-murria-235x300.jpg\" alt=\"colmado murria\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" \/>eu<\/strong> is located in a renovated butter factory in the Gothic Quarter. It is a must-visit stop for <strong>cheese lovers<\/strong> given the level of care and dedication that goes into the selection process. Every one of the 25 or so different farm cheeses in stock is hand-picked by Scottish-born owner Katherine McLaughlin according to specific requirements; the cheese must be hand-crafted and produced in limited numbers by independent farmers. You will find the classics, like <strong>Manchego<\/strong>, as well as less common but traditional Catalan cheeses such as the ancient <strong>Tup\u00ed<\/strong>. There really is a fantastic selection, and if you are anything like as indecisive as me, you will be pleased to know the shop includes a tasting room. But what makes this place truly unique is that you can try Katherine\u2019s very own mouth-watering creation, a combination of cheese with homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/ice-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice cream<\/a> which you can have with nuts, honey or sultanas.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_article_Local_cheeses_you_might_need_to_taste\"><\/span>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-local-cheeses-you-might-need-to-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local cheeses you might need to taste<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colmado_Murria\"><\/span><strong>Colmado M\u00farria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This <strong>artistic <\/strong>and<strong> artisan shop<\/strong> in the <strong>Eixample district<\/strong> is truly unique and not-to-be-missed by any cheese lover. The experience begins before you even set foot inside, with its distinctive Art Deco storefront with an original Ramon Casas design, \u2018Anis de Mono\u2019, of a woman cradling a monkey, and the creatively arranged window displays. Then you enter inside where you will be further awe-struck, not just by the wonderful interior of wood-panelling, but also the glass cabinets filled with rarities sourced from far and wide, some of which are well beyond most people\u2019s budget. The truffle-laced <strong>Gorgonzola<\/strong> at 380\u20ac may be a little out of your price range, but there is plenty to suit lower-range budgets too, with an impressive selection of over 240 quality cheeses. You will also find Iberican ham, nuts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/chocolate-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolate<\/a>, coffee, wine, cava and champagne, and other gourmet delights.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vila_Viniteca\"><\/span><strong>Vila Viniteca<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>This<\/strong> family run deli on <strong>Agullers Street<\/strong> has been selling gourmet food and wine since 1932. It has expanded greatly over the years and now boasts a selection of over 7500 different wines<img class=\"size-full wp-image-57589 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/la-tinaja.jpg\" alt=\"la tinaja\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/> and Cavas in their adjacent vinoteca, making it the ideal place pair up your chees and wine! As well as\u00a0hundreds of varieties of <strong>artisanal cheese<\/strong>, you will find fresh fruit, vegetables, oils, preserves and Iberian ham. There are also a few tables where you can sit down and enjoy whichever products take your fancy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you don\u2019t feel clued up enough or prefer the idea of nibbling on a selection of cheeses rather than choosing just one or two, a great idea is to go to a restaurant serving cheese platters. At <strong>La Tinaja<\/strong> in El Born, there are two choices of cheese platters, one with a selection of Iberian cheeses and the other showcasing specifically Catalan cheeses. What better way to expand your cheese knowledge!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address C\/ Esparteria 9, El Born<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"57585\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate us!<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona is popular among food and wine enthusiasts, famous for its legs of Iberico ham, tapas and pintxo restaurants, vermuterias, and of course the Cava. 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