Manchego has been made in central Spain’s high La Mancha plateau for thousands of years. Only the Manchega breed of sheep, that graze the uniquely indigenous vegetation of this dry yet fertile land, supply the rich milk that goes into making Spain’s most famous cheese.
Don’t be fooled by imposters! It must pass inspection and be certified by the Consejo Regulador and receive a certification stamp like the one on Don Juan Manchego Cheese. The hand-pressed cheese is aged for a minimum...