Flavour : fruity, nutty, sweet
Aroma : caramel, pleasant

The Manchego is produced in the La Mancha region of Spain, which is also home to Don Quixote. It is made from unpasteurised sheep's milk. It comes under the PDO guidelines. The traditional use of grass moulds leaves a distinctive, characteristic zigzag pattern on the Manchego cheese.
There are specific differences in Manchego cheeses, depending on their aging period. Semi Curado : Young Manchego cheese, aged around 3 months ; Curado : Manchego cheese, aged for 6 months, acquires a caramel and nutty flavour. It has distinct acidity ; and Viejo : Manchego cheese aged for a year.
Manchego cheeses are best paired with a sherry.

Country of origin : Spain
Region of origin : La Mancha
Milk type : sheep
Pasteurised : yes
Cheese type : semi hard
Fat content : 57%