Manchego Cheese D.O.P – 12 Months Aged (Reserva Extra) – 2 Wedge Pack (Total 1 lb) – Spanish Sheep’s Milk Cheese by Casa Mayor
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- 12-Month Aged Flavor – Matured for a full year to create a robust, nutty taste with a slightly sharp finish. The firm texture slices cleanly and works beautifully on cheese boards.
- Protected D.O.P. Certification – Produced in La Mancha following official Protected Designation of Origin standards using pure Manchega sheep’s milk for authentic taste and quality.
- 2-Wedge Pack (Total 1 lb) – Includes two individually sealed 8 oz wedges, offering excellent freshness, convenience, and portion control for home or entertaining.
- Consistent Quality Production – Crafted in modern facilities that follow traditional Manchego techniques to ensure flavor consistency, safety, and reliable aging.
- Versatile Serving Options – Pairs well with Rioja wine, charcuterie, nuts, or quince paste. Allow to reach room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and aroma.
A one year aged Manchego cheese like this is called "curado" in Spanish. This means that the cheese has got an intense personality, with a particular aftertaste that makes it different from other cheeses.
Queso Manchego is a DO, name-controlled cheese famous all over the world. In Spain is clearly omnipresent: you can find it in bars, supermarkets, houses... Everybody loves Manchego everywhere. Try this one-year-old and you'll find out why.
The secret is in the milk. Manchega sheep live in the special climatic conditions of La Mancha, a vast plateau in the middle of Spain, with a high altitude above sea level. Their winters are cold and summers hot. The best cheese is produced when the milk is the richest, between August and December.
La Mancha is divided in several provinces: Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and Toledo.
Observe that the marks on the rind honor a time when the cheese was wrapped in sheets of woven esparto grass. Shepherds are an important part of the history of this region since always.
Pairing ideas:This complex, full-flavored Manchego, is enhanced by national wines like crianzas from Rioja, Cabernet from Penedés and Somontano, and red wines from Madrid.
Remember to keep it in the refrigerator for longer conservation. Wrap it in plastic film or use a cloth soaked in olive oil to cover it, as the traditional way.
