Manchego DOC

Manchego is named after the hot and dry plains of La Mancha, right in the heart of Spain, just south of Madrid. The wonderful nutty and caramel flavour of this legendary cheese comes from the heat and dryness of the landscape and the milk that is produced by the sheep in those conditions.

To get its protected origin status Manchego must have the zigzag markings on its rind. This was historically made from wrapping the fresh curd in esparto grass and the cheese then being placed on wooden boards to drain.

£9.95 (approx. 200g)

Cheese Type	Hard
Milk	Sheep

Description

What does Manchego taste like? Nutty, buttery and mature

Where’s it from? La Mancha, Central Spain

Packaging: This cheese is PASTEURISED. A wrapped 200g segment of cheese.

You can also buy Manchego DOC as part of The Spanish Selection Box. Try it with Tracklements Quince Fruit Cheese.

Wine Pairing:

The perfect wine for this pretty fabulous cheese is the spectacular Nu Allonge Cava. A Spanish light sparkling wine, it’s packed full of subtle citrus flavours which pairs quite nicely with the nutty and caramel taste of a beautiful Manchego. Prefer a good red wine with your cheese? Try Capanes Sense Cap, a delightfully expressive red blend of Garnacha, Syrah and Merlot from Spain. A real treat for the taste buds, it’s full of fruity and very delicious flavours and is light enough not to overpower a Manchego DOC.

Recipes:

Energise week night dinners with these Cheese and Chorizo stuffed sweet potatoes. Excellent with a side salad or steamed greens.

Quesadillas are really easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Dauphinoise is the perfect side dish to roasted meat and steamed green vegetables.

The sticky sweetness of figs is perfectly accompanied with salty and dry cheese. These could be a great addition to a cheeseboard or as a party canape.