The Serra da Estrela cheese dates back to the twelfth century is the oldest of Portuguese cheeses and the most famous around the world.

He was present in the actual tables and was even evoked by Gil Vicente in the century. XVI.

The Star of Sierra serves as food for the sheep breeds "Serra da Estrela" or "Churra Mondegueira" which are regarded as the best dairy fitness.

For the cheese reaches the desired quality must always be the same milking.

Currently, the cheese and its ritual are made in the traditional way, as hundreds of years ago.