As with wine and jamón, Spain offers a plethora of cheese styles and flavors. Though northern parts of the country boast lush, green pastures for cows, most of the country is akin to the American west, making it more hospitable to goat and sheep dairying. And it yields a remarkable variety of world-class cheeses from those milks, most of them more rustic than refined. Get seven classic cheese recommendations and where to find them.
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