Hard-Cured Artisan Manchego Cheese P.D.O.

COMPOSITION

Raw Mancha's sheep milk, lactic ferments, rennet and salt.

MATURATION TIME

From 6 months to 8 months

RGSEAA NUMBER

15.00707/CR

DESCRIPTION

Its natural rind has a slight yellow color and strong consistency. In mouth its texture is firm but not dry. Intense aroma and deep flavor with a slight acidity with a complex aftertaste at the end.

ALLERGENS

Apt to:

  • Celiacs - Does not contain gluten
  • Allergic or intolerant to egg - Does not contain egg lysozyme
  • Lactose Intolerant - The lactose content is <0.1%

TASTING COMMENT

Due to its long maturation period, this artisan manchego cheese captivates with its intoxicating aroma full of subtleties. It has a distinctive creamy flavor of sheep's raw milk that lingers pleasantly on the palate. Consistent, intense flavor, very elegant, and with a slight acid touch at the end that makes it unforgettable. The palate is firm and is a treat for all cheese lovers.

AWARDS:

Silver Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2024 (Viseu, Portugal)

Silver Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2023 (Trondheim)

Bronze Medal at Campo y Alma 2023 (Castilla La Mancha)

Bronze Medal at Campo y Alma 2022 (Castilla La Mancha)

Silver Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2021 (Oviedo)

Silver Medal Gran Selección Alimentos de Castilla La Mancha 2020 (Castilla La Mancha)

Silver Medal at International Cheese & Diary Awards 2018 (Nantwich)

Silver Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2016 (San Sebastian)

Super Gold Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2016 (San Sebastian)

Silver Medal at the World Cheese Awards 2015 (Birmingham)

Queso Manchego Artesano DO Las Terceras

PAIRINGS

This cheese is balanced paired with a red wine reserves, full-bodied, vigorous and good aroma. Also with brandi, taking into account that, the more powerful this brand is, the better it will blend with a cured cheese.

You can see how to use cheese in the kitchen in our section of recipes with Manchego cheese

NUTRITIONAL VALUES (100g)
Energy: 374cal/1562kj
Fat: 32g
Proteins: 21,5g
Carbohydrates, sugars:<0.5g
Fiber: 0g
Sodium: 550mg
Calcium: 640mg
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Queso manchego Las Terceras. Ctra Valdepeñas Cózar Km 21 - 13344 Torre de Juan Abad (Ciudad Real) Tel. 926 090 926 - Email: info@lasterceras.com