How One Of Portugal's Rarest Cheeses Is Made On A Remote Volcanic Island || Regional Eats

São Jorge is a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

It is also home to one of the richest and most elaborate cheeses on Earth: São Jorge cheese.

The volcanic geology of the island means that its soil is rich and fertile.

Its location in the middle of the ocean guarantees a mild, damp climate all year round.

The result is abundant vegetation that basically never dies and cows that are able to graze freely 365 days a year.

These conditions pack São Jorge cheese with moisture, hints of spiciness, and a grassy scent.