Pardinho Artesanal: Bringing Brazil’s First Raw-Milk Cheese to the U.S.

In this episode, host John Braga (@ oqueijonista ) “travels” to the Cuesta region of São Paulo to uncover the story behind Pardinho Artesanal (@ pardinhoartesanal ) - where decades of cattle-genetics expertise meet the craft of raw-milk cheesemaking. John is joined by veterinarian, affineur, and technical lead Vanessa Alcolea, who shares how the farm became a landmark in Brazilian artisanal cheese. Discover the journey of Mandala, the first Brazilian raw-milk cheese legally exported to the U.S.; learn what makes Gir and Girsey cows extraordinary; and explore how the Cuesta’s unique terroir shapes every wheel. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming a member ! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Pardinho Artesanal: Bringing Brazil’s First Raw-Milk Cheese to the U.S. is an episode from Cutting the Curd by Heritage Radio Network.

This episode is 00:35:32 long.

This episode was published on Dec 1, 2025.

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