Manchego Cheese Reserva Extra D.O.P – 12 Months Aged Whole Wheel (Approx. 7 lbs) – Spanish Sheep’s Milk Cheese by Casa Mayor

• 12-Month Aged Character – Aged for a full year to develop a rich, nutty flavor and dense texture. Ideal for slicing, shaving, or serving with wine.
• Quality-Controlled Production – Manufactured using traditional Manchego processes in modern facilities for consistent excellence.
• D.O.P. Certified Origin – Produced in La Mancha from Manchega sheep’s milk under the Protected Designation of Origin standard.
• Whole Wheel Format – Approx. 7 lbs per wheel, a great option for retail counters, restaurants, or events.
• Perfect Pairings – Complements cured meats, almonds, and Rioja wines. Serve at room temperature to unlock its full aroma.

A one year aged Manchego cheese like this is called "curado" in Spanish. 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 refrigerator for longer conservation. Wrap it in plastic film or use a cloth soaked in olive oil to cover it, as the traditional way.