The History of Manchego Cheese is as old as the tradition of raising sheep in the region and time has not changed the essential creation of the product.
If there is a product in Castilla La Mancha that distinguishes the regional gastronomy it is without doubt Manchego cheese. Manchego Cheese has become a Heritage of World Culture and is representative of the customs of the region that it comes from.
There is a Cheese factory which belong to the Regulatory Council of Manchego cheese located in the heart of the Toledo province in La Mancha. Tradition and quality make a cheese which delights the palate of even the most discerning consumer.
Visiting the factory, you’ll learn about the process of elaboration and discover why these cheeses are one of the most lauded cheesemakers in all of Spain.
How to choose a good manchego cheese:
– By sight: Cylindrical with very distinctive designs: yellow or brownish-grey.
– By smell: Very good aroma strong and characteristic of ewe’s milk.
– By touch: Firm, compact’ dense and slightly oily.
– By taste: Strong flavour, tasty, good bouquet and aftertaste.