The mere smell of a cheese can indicate its pastoral origins. So, when inhaling the deep floral, fruity aroma of Queso de Guía, a semi-aged sheep's milk cheese, it's no wonder that the experience is like breathing in the fragrance of pastures on Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands, where the cheese is produced.
In the Canary Islands, shepherds move their sheep from one area to another searching for richer pastures where the sheep can graze. It's these "mudadas" (the term used by shepherds to explain the pasture changes) that create Queso de Guía's bright bouquet with overtones of Champagne and dried fruits. Indeed, there is a close relationship between the diet of the sheep and the taste of its milk.
As a result, what appears to be a young Manchego is entirely distinct with a less spicy flavor and a sweeter buttery taste.
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