- Aged cheese similar to Manchego
- 3 large wedges
- Pasteurized
- Aged 10 months
The plains of central Spain are famous for their magnificent cheeses - Zamorano, Manchego and others. These rich, flavorful cheeses owe their complex taste to the local breeds of sheep which to this day wander the fields eating wild grasses, rosemary and hundreds of other aromatic plants.Here we present a classic sheep's milk cheese in a beautiful tin showing the landscape of central Spain. Three generous wedges are submerged in olive oil, keeping them moist and flavorful. It makes a wonderful gift for the cheese aficionado.
Why is the cheese packed in olive oil? For centuries the rich, flavorful milk of the local sheep has transformed into cheese that can be enjoyed for weeks or months. But eventually the cheese becomes so aged it can dry out. The solution? The local people would store the cheese in olive oil to preserve it and keep it moist.
Enjoy this tangy flavorful cheese on crusty bread along with fresh fruit, or even better, with membrillo, the traditional quince preserve of central Spain. The cheese has a sharp yet approachable flavor - somewhere between an aged Cheddar and a good Parmesan.
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