Fresh Cheese Making Workshop and Tasting in Requena

Context _La quesería Hoya de la Iglesia, in Los Pedrones, Requena, is a family-run dairy where artisanal fresh goat cheese is made daily using milk from goats milked each morning. Set in a rural landscape with a strong winemaking tradition and natural water resources, the area provides ideal conditions for traditional cheese production and aging. The natural cellars maintain a steady temperature of 12–15°C and humidity near 90%, creating optimal conditions for maturation and tasting.### The Experience _You begin with a welcome and overview of the cheesery and the traditional cheese-making process. Then, you get hands-on, crafting your own fresh goat cheese, feeling the texture of fresh milk and curdling agent. After a short transfer, the guided tasting takes place in the cool, humid cellars, where you’ll explore rich aromas and expert pairings between local cheeses and wines.### For Whom _This activity suits enthusiasts of enotourism and regional gastronomy, families with children over 6 years old, and small groups seeking sensory and interactive experiences. Not recommended for children under 6, people with limited mobility, or those sensitive to cold.### Local Context _The Utiel-Requena region blends a deep winemaking heritage with artisanal cheese production. The family-run cheesery reflects a close connection to the natural environment and Valencian rural culture, where careful goat husbandry and respect for traditional methods preserve this living heritage.