Hacendado Cured PDO Manchego Sheep's Milk Cheese

Cured Manchego cheese with PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status, made exclusively from the milk of Manchega sheep following the traditional process this designation requires. Its paste is firm and compact, ivory to pale yellow in colour, with the characteristic zigzag pattern of the pleita (braided mould) on its rind. The flavour is intense yet balanced, with that gentle tang and buttery, nutty aftertaste so recognisable in a well-cured Manchego. Alongside ham, it is one of the most iconic products of Spanish gastronomy, and a must on any cheese board that aims to showcase the best of Spain. Serve in wedges or shavings at room temperature, with membrillo (quince paste), rustic bread or a good Rioja or Ribera red wine.

Product information

Ingredients: Pasteurised Manchega sheep's milk, salt, stabiliser: calcium chloride, lactic cultures, preservative: lysozyme (contains egg) and rennet. Inedible rind: preservatives E-202, E-235 and colouring E-150a.

Allergens: MILK and EGG (the lysozyme preservative contains egg).

Nutrition information per 100 g: Energy 1803 kJ / 435 kcal · fat 37 g (of which saturates 24 g) · carbohydrate 0.5 g (of which sugars 0.5 g) · protein 25 g · salt 1.8 g

Storage: Keep refrigerated between 2 °C and 8 °C. Once opened, keep chilled and consume within 2 days. Open 15 minutes before eating. Packaged in a protective atmosphere.

Marketed by: JOCS ENTERPRISES SL — Calle Colombia 55, 28330 San Martín de la Vega (Madrid), Spain

Information taken from the product label. The best-before date is shown on the packaging.