Avda. del Vino, s/n
13300 Valdepenas (Ciudad Real)
Avda. del Vino, s/n
13300 Valdepenas (Ciudad Real)
Full-fat, pressed cheese; matured, from half-cured to cured; cylindrical with noticeably flat faces; pale yellow, hard rind; firm, compact paste; weight 2 to 3.5 kg.
Geographical area: Several municipalities in the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and
Toledo, in the natural district of La Mancha.
Milk from Manchego ewes; coagulation at 28-32°C for 45-60 minutes; dry or brine salting; matured for at least 60 days.
The area is marked by its extreme climate, with sparse rainfall, variable winds and clear skies,
which makes it an arid region. Flat, relatively treeless land with abundant saline plants and a substrate rich in limestones and marls, highly suitable for sheep grazing; this provides high-quality raw material, the main basis for the production of a renowned traditional cheese.
