Manchego, a cheese as rich in history as it is in flavor, hails from Spain’s arid La Mancha region, known for its windmills and the timeless tales of Don Quixote.

Manchego is a semi-soft cheese, pale yellow in color, with a firm and supple texture, a pleasant grassy aroma and a fruity, nutty, tangy and sweet flavor.

Made from sheep’s milk

• Country of origin: Spain

• Type: hard

• Texture: compact and firm

• Color: pale yellow

• Flavor: buttery, nutty

Manchego pairs well with a variety of light, dry wines.

Chardonnay, Cava, and Tempranillo are some examples.