MANCHEGO 12 MONTHS

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Manchego 12 Months
Vega Mancha
MANCHEGO 12 MONTHS
The Vega Mancha Manchego PDO 12 Months (Viejo) is a hard, aged cheese from La Mancha, Spain, made exclusively from pasteurized milk of Manchega sheep. It adheres to strict PDO regulations regarding geography, milk source, shape, and aging time. Industrially produced by Quesos Vega Sotuelamos S.L., it uses animal rennet and additives like lysozyme and calcium chloride for safety and quality. Aging entails proteolysis and lipolysis, creating a firm, flaky texture with nutty, caramel, and piquant flavors, and distinctive tyrosine crystals. Served at room temperature, it pairs well with Tempranillo wine and quince paste, offering a premium, traceable product with global export presence.
Country Spain
Milk Sheep
Rennet Animal
Heat Treatment Pasteurized
Texture Profile Hard, Friable
Flavor Profile Nutty, Caramel, Piquant, Lanolin
Wine Pairings Tempranillo, Sherry
Beer Pairings: Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, Old Ale, Barleywine
Food Pairings: Membrillo, Nuts, Honey
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