El Serradet de Barneres

Cooperative and farm

El Serradet de Barneres is an agricultural cooperative and artisan cheesemaker in the Osona region of Catalonia. It raises sheep and makes dairy products from the raw milk of its own flock, following artisan and organic practices. The cooperative produces cheese, yogurt, and mató, and also sells xai lletó (milk-fed lamb) by order.

Products and production

The cooperative makes its products exclusively with milk from its own flock. Highlights include:

• El Serradet de Barneres: A traditional serrat-style sheep's-milk cheese, sold by weight as a 4–5 kg wheel aged for six months.
• L'Emboirat: A lactic-curd cheese made from raw sheep's milk, aged for 2–3 weeks, with a smooth, creamy texture.
• Formatge d'untar amb herbes no viatjades: A tangy raw sheep's-milk spread with aromatic herbs grown by the Sambucus cooperative in Sant Pere de Torelló.
• Mató and yogurt: Made with milk from the cooperative's sheep.
• Xai lletó: Milk-fed lamb raised exclusively on its mother's milk, available whole (7–8 kg) or half (3.5–4 kg) at €15 per kilogram, with home delivery in Manlleu and nearby areas.

Awards and recognition

In 2015, the company received the Popular Jury's First Prize for Best Shepherd's Cheese at the 5th Fira de Formatges de Pastor i Llet Crua d'Olost (Lluçanès). Its aged cheese was also included in the book “Formatges. Els 50 millors de Catalunya” (2015).

Estem de llet project

From July 2023 to June 2024, the cooperative developed the “Estem de llet” project, funded through calls for proposals supporting cooperative collaboration and the social and solidarity economy. The project led to two new products (L'Emboirat and the herb cheese spread), a refreshed brand identity (logo, labels, flyer, and signage), and a recipe book featuring ideas from chef Albert Solà of the Sambucus restaurant at Manlleu Municipal Market.

Where to buy and contact

The cooperative sells its products at weekly markets and at the Mengem Osona store, 3 Joan de Serrallonga Street in Vic, a local shop for nearby agroecological producers. Orders can also be placed by email at elserradetdebarneres@gmail.com or by phone at 699741803 (Maria/Xevi) and 669500693 (Sergi).

Contact the company to confirm current availability, prices, and sales locations.