Villarejo rosemary cheese, curado
Location: Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha
An unpasteurised ewes´milk cheese from Cuenca. The dairy is a family business and the milk is collected from the dairy's own herds and local farms. This is a truly artisan Manchego, with limited production, resulting in subtle and complex flavours. It has a compact paste, and is nutty with a savoury sweetness. Full, fruity, buttery and clean with a pleasing undertone of rosemary.- 3 kg priced by kg (2 units per case)ref: CH05303
available at Brindisa Borough Market
Frequently asked questions
Dairy and cheesemaker:
Francisco Antonio Moral Sanchez at the Villarejo dairy
Made in:
Cuenca, La Mancha
Milk:
Raw ewes’ milk
Type of cheese:
Hard, cured Manchego style, with herb coated rind
Aged:
Curado: 6-8 months
Taste Description:
Meaty, fruity, buttery and clean with a pleasing undertone of rosemary
Storage and care:
Store at 8º or less, covering the cut face once opened. Avoid storing too close to blue cheeses as their spores can develop on the coating of lard and causing unwanted mould growth.
Serving suggestions / pairings:
Excellent with membrillo (quince paste), eat at room temperature.
Prizes:
Gold in the World Cheese Awards 2007
Gold in the World Cheese Awards 2008
Key points:
• An artisan ewes’ milk cheese with depth of flavour
• The rosemary rind brings herbal tones to the cheese
• The dairy is a small family company using high quality milk collected from neighbouring farms.