Manchego cheese

Manchego is a sheep’s-milk cheese from Castilla-La Mancha, protected by PDO rules. Firm, nutty, and often served as a tapa with quince paste (membrillo) or olive oil.

MilkSheep (Manchega)
RegionLa Mancha
StatusPDO
AgingFresco → viejo

How it is used

  • Tapa plates with membrillo or nuts
  • Bocadillos and picnic boards
  • Cooking in some baked dishes — more often eaten plain

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