Murray's
pronounced "mon-chay-go"
| Murray’s Aged Manchego is a 12-month pasteurized sheep’s milk cheese from the La Mancha region in Spain, certified as PDO, made exclusively with Manchega sheep milk. It balances artisanal tradition and industrial consistency, using animal rennet, salt, lysozyme to prevent defects, and a treated rind. The aging process yields firm, friable cheese with characteristic tyrosine crystals, nutty, savory, and sweet flavors, and zero lactose. Its texture and flavor result from controlled proteolysis and lipolysis. Sensory pairing includes quince paste, Marcona almonds, red wine, Sherry, and malt beers. Quality control addresses defects like "pink discoloration" and ammonia off-odors. | |
| Country | Spain |
| Milk | Sheep |
| Rennet | Animal |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Firm, Friable |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Sweet, Savory, Butterscotch |
| Wine Pairings | Tempranillo, Rioja, Sherry |
| Beer Pairings: | Brown Ale, Stout |
| Food Pairings: | Quince paste, Marcona almonds |
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