Registration

REGISTRATION DATES

From 6 April
to 24 May 2026

SAMPLE SUBMISSION

From 4 to 29 May 2026

PROFESSIONAL TASTINGS

From 2 to 4 June 2026

The Cincho Awards 2026 will hold their professional judging sessions from 2 to 4 June 2026 in Tordesillas (Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain), turning the region into an international meeting point for excellence in cheesemaking.

Registering for the competition offers the opportunity to take part in a contest where sensory quality is the sole criterion for recognition, evaluated by a jury composed of nationally and internationally renowned experts.

Limited registration

Participation is limited to 1,500 cheeses.

Once this number has been reached, the registration period will close. This limit ensures rigorous organisation and optimal conditions for the judging sessions.

A Competition with an International Dimension

In the latest edition, held in 2024, the Cincho Awards brought together:

Participating Countries

Expert
Tasters

Samples Submitted

These figures reflect the scope and global reach of the competition, as well as the high technical level of its judging panel.

Taking part in the Cincho Awards means committing to visibility, prestige and professional recognition in one of the leading international cheese competitions.