Manchego Vegamancha AOP Minimum 12 Months
Manchego Vegamancha AOP Minimum 12 Months
Description
Manchego is produced in region of La Mancha, south of Madrid and falls under an AOP. The beautiful dark rind has zigzags embedded into it from the tradition of using a grass mould. At this stage of it's life, Manchego becomes crumbly in texture, the interior acquires a butterscotch colour and has a sharp, sweet, nutty, tangy, lingering taste.
Country of origin: Spain
Region, town: La Mancha
Source of milk: Sheep's milk
Texture: Firm, grainy and crumbly
Flavour: Sweet, tangy and nutty
Aging time: Minimum 60 days
Serving Suggestion: Like to mix sweet and savoury? Pair this rich sheep's milk cheese with quince, it is heaven!
Wine Pairing: If you are looking for something to drink with this cheese, try a sherry, it will compliment nicely.
*All our cheeses are cut by hand so the weight may vary slightly :)