Vega Mancha Manchego DOP, Aged 3 Months, 1 lb Wedge
$27.95
Vega Mancha Manchego DOP aged 3 months: sheep’s milk cheese from La Mancha, in a wedge.
- Authentic Manchego DOP, aged 3 months
- Made with whole milk from Manchega sheep
- 1 lb wedge, the right size for your table
Sizes and price per pound
- 1 lb (3 months, wedge) (this one) · $27.95 · $27.95/lb
- 1 lb (6 months, wedge) · $31.95 · $31.95/lb
- 3.5 lb (3 months, whole wheel) · $89.95 · $25.70/lb
- 3.5 lb (6 months, whole wheel) · $99.00 · $28.29/lb
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Before you buy: our guide
Description
Manchego is Spain’s most famous cheese, made in the plains of La Mancha with whole milk from Manchega sheep. Vega Mancha’s Queso Manchego is pressed in the traditional way and left to age, and it carries the DOP seal on the label. The rind keeps the zigzag pattern left by the molds and is not meant to be eaten.
At three months the paste is ivory, semi-firm and supple, with a buttery, milky sweetness, a hint of toasted nuts and a gentle tang at the finish. It melts easily on the tongue and is the friendly face of Manchego: easy to love, easy to slice and a natural for people tasting it for the first time.
This 1 lb wedge (cuña) is cut from a full wheel, ideal for a household board or a gift. Cut it in thin triangles starting at the point, and keep the rind on until you finish. It is also a good melting cheese for grilled sandwiches, quesadillas and baked dishes.
How to serve. Take the cheese out of the fridge 30-60 minutes before serving so its aroma and texture open up. Cut it in thin triangles or shave it with a cheese knife.
Storage. Ships refrigerated. Keep it at 35-45 °F (2-7 °C), wrapped in wax or parchment paper rather than tight plastic. Re-wrap after each cut.
Pairing. Pair it with membrillo (quince paste), Marcona almonds, grapes and bread. It sits happily beside Jamón Serrano, and with a young white wine, a fino sherry or a light red.
Product details
| Brand | Vega Mancha |
|---|---|
| Origin | Spain (La Mancha) |
| Weight | 1 lb wedge |
| Curing/Aging | 3 months |
| Storage | Refrigerated, 35-45 °F. Wrap in wax paper |
FAQ
Is it authentic Manchego DOP?
Yes. The wedge and wheel carry the Queso Manchego DOP seal, and the cheese is made from Manchega sheep’s milk.
How big is a wedge?
This wedge weighs about 1 lb, enough for a board for 6-8 people.
Can I eat the rind?
No. The rind is not edible. Cut it away before eating.
Allergens
Contains:
- Milk
- Eggs
Ingredients
Pasteurised sheep milk 98.45%, salt 1.49%, firming agent: calcium chloride 0.03%, rennet 0.018%, lactic ferment 0.0020%, preservative: lysozyme (from egg) 0.01%. Rind: preservative E235 natamycin; colours natural caramel and annatto norbixin. Rind is not edible.
Nutrition
| Typical values | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1786 kJ / 431 kcal |
| Fat | 36.4 g |
| – of which saturates | 26.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.7 g |
| – of which sugars | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 24.1 g |
| Salt | 1.78 g |
Information taken from the producer's label. Recipes can change, so always check the label on the product you receive.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.4 lbs |
|---|
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