Carpuela Manchego, semi curado, D.O.P.

Location: Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha

A Manchego from Herencia, Ciudad Real, which offers volume availability with, unusually, unpasteurised production, resulting in a fuller flavoured cheese. More than half of the production is with milk originating from the dairy's own animals, pastured on their own farm.

2.7kg priced by kg (4 units per case)ref: CH09301

available at Brindisa Borough Market

Frequently asked questions

Made in:
Herencia, Ciudad Real, La Mancha

Milk:
Unpasteurised ewes’ milk

Breed:
Manchega sheep

Type of cheese:
Hard, semi cured, raw milk Manchego, characteristic basket weave imprint to cheese

Aged:
Semi cured for between 2-4 months

Taste Description:
A full flavoured semi cured Manchego

Storage and care:
store at 8º and cover the cut face once opened

Serving suggestions / pairings:
Ideal served with quince paste.

Prizes:
Silver in the World Cheese Awards 2008

Key points:
• A well established company with experience and dedication to the development of tradition, with modern installations and controlled production process
• This dairy believes that quality raw ingredients are the key to a quality product, and as such they see their production process beginning with the birth of each sheep.
• More than half of their production is with milk originating from their own animals, on their own farm.
• A good flavoured cheese at a good price for an unpasteurised Manchego holding D.O.P., with good volume capacity

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