True Manchego cheese is produced only from the milk of the Manchega sheep. (Other Spanish ewe-milk cheese is commonly referred to as Manchego-style). The Manchega sheep graze mostly on dry pasture, fallow land and stubbly brush fields on a high plateau outside of the cities of Toledo, Albacete, and Cuenca in a region southeast of Madrid.
12 month age profile is slightly drier in texture and will have a stronger flavour.
Serve with quince or membrillo paste. Pair with Verdejo, Tempranillo, Spanish Sherry or beers such as ales, stouts and porters.