Manchego El Trigal - aged 12 months, sheep's milk semi-hard cheese, Lácteos Cuquerella, Spain.

This Manchego is a semi-hard, sheep's milk cheese, from Spain. True Manchego is produced only from the milk of the Manchega sheep. The Manchega sheep graze on dry pasture and brush fields on a high plateau outside of the cities southeast of Madrid. When it comes time to mature, like many other Spanish cheeses, Manchego is smeared with olive oil. It is aged 12 months and has a very strong, nutty flavor that is unforgettable and accompanied by a zesty and salty taste. Its texture is crumbly. Its rich flavor makes it a great snack on its own, or it can be served with bread, crackers, or dessert. Cut cheese, up to 3.3 lb.