Cheese - Manchego 12m Reserve

DESCRIPTION

Raw milk from manchega sheep are crafted into wheels that are then aged for 12 months.  Those used to younger, more mild manchego will find this refreshingly sharp and nutty with a crumbly texture almost reminiscent of a Parmesan.  An excellent complement to most cheese plates, sheep's milk gives it more character then with an aged cow's milk while lacking the gaminess of goat's milk.  To learn more about Manchego click here!

ORIGIN

Spain

MILK TYPE

Sheep

RAW MILK OR PASTEURIZED?

Raw milk

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate preferably in its own drawer close to where most of the produce is kept.  After each time that you slice the cheese, re-wrap it with fresh plastic wrap to extend the shelf life.  While some chefs will freeze a slice of blue and then grate it over a salad before serving, Chef's Mandala doesn't recommend freezing cheeses in general.

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SUBSTITUTES

Manchego, Ossau Iraty or Pecorino Reserve

INGREDIENTS

Raw sheep milk, salt, cheese culture, calcium chloride, egg lysozyme, rennet