Certainly one of the most popular Spanish cheeses, Manchego has its origins with the nomadic shepherds of La Mancha. During their extensive journeys in search of fresh pastures for their flocks, they needed food that could be preserved for extended periods. This pressed cheese features an oily, firm, and compact texture with spicy nuances intensifying in aged varieties. Crafted exclusively with pasteurized milk from freely grazing Manchego sheep, which feed on the natural resources of the region.