This cheese is Appellation of Origin “Queso Manchego”, from La Mancha, Spain. This is a pressed cheese made with Manchega breed sheep milk, aged for 6 months.
Manchego is a very versatile pairing and can be paired with fruits, nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts, crackers, crusty bread, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, fig spread or lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. An aged Manchego like this one can be eaten on its own.
Although Manchego can be enjoyed in many ways, it’s worldwide known for its central role in traditional Spanish “tapas”. These small, delectable portions of food, served individually or in groups as a designed meal, are more than food, they are a way of life. You can serve the Manchego cheese before, during or after the meal, it is up to you.
Remove the cheese from the refrigerator and leave at room temperature 15 minutes before being consumed. Serve – if possible – at room temperature. Manchego cheeses taste their best at 68°
It is advisable to cut into wedges between 3 and 5 millimeters thick. The edge bark can be left to give a visual clue of the cheese being served.
INGREDIENTS:
Pasteurized Manchega sheep's milk, salt, stabilizer :calcium chloride, lactic ferments, coagulant. Preservatives: lysozyme (contains egg).
Allergens: milk, egg. Non-edible rind: Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin. Colorings: Caramel Color and Annatto Extract.
SIZE:
2.2 lb (1 kg)
