Product Reviews and Ratings - Spain - Manchego

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(based on 11 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Spain

Manchego is Spain's most famous cheese. Produced in La Mancha in Central Spain, true Manchego is made from 100% sheep's milk. Cheeses from Spain are commonly made from sheep's milk because most of the territory is rocky and dry; unfriendly to cows but suitable for raising goats and sheep. The abundance of wild herbs on Central Spain's grazing lands gives Manchego a special taste and aroma. Its flavor is zesty and exuberant ,while its texture is firm but not dry. Manchego can be recognized by the zigzag pattern etched into its rind. This is created by the rippled surface of the press used in the manufacture of the cheese. Underneath the inedible rind, the interior is ivory colored with few small holes. Taste Manchego for the first time and you will be surprised at how long the wonderful flavor lingers on your palate. It is an experience you will be drawn back to again and again.

Made from pasteurized sheep's milk.
Photo depicts whole 7 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Manchego - Pound Cut

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Buttery(3), Complex(5), Firm(6), Flavorful(9), Nutty(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Gifts(3), Hors d'oeuvre(7), Melted(4), Salads(7)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(3)

Ordering More!

By Mumsie Lee from Virginia on 6/15/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Mellow, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches, Snacks

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

This is an excellent Manchego cheese.
Our son was here when our cheese order arrived and commented "hey this is better than the Manchego I had in Madrid"...he had just returned from a six week stay there.
We grated it onto salads and ate it plain before we had the chance to use it on sandwiches but I am ordering more for that.
It is mild, semi-soft, and buttery tasting.
We ate the rind and it tasted fine.

GOOD VALUE

By COOKNCORK

from SOMERSET,NJ on 5/30/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, MAIN DISHES, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

USE AS A TOPPING AND IN SAUCES

Delightful Cheese

By Actress

from Hot Springs Village,AR. on 5/9/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

Great cheese.

Love it, my favorite cheese of all time!

By casbah queen from Neenah, WI on 5/8/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

An absolutely terrific cheese. With my allergy to cow's milk, Manchego has become our staple cheese of the household. One that EVERYONE likes which makes cooking so much easier, not having to use one cheese for the others, and another one for me. I LOVE manchego, Love it!

A mainstay cheese at our house now

By kat pow from El Paso, TX on 5/2/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

I've been buying this cheese for awhile now. It has a good shelf life and I find myself reaching for it all the time; and, each time I feel like I am getting a "special" cheese. I followed your suggestion: cut into cubes and soak in olive oil to serve as an appetizer. Absolutely delicious. I did add one thing though, I added just a little crushed garlic to the mixture. People cannot get enough of it. I think I may also try squeezing a little fresh lemon juice in it as well, but then why mess with perfection? I also throw small cubes of this cheese into spinach salads (either just freshly cut cubes or skim some from my olive oil soaked mixture), sprinkle with some fresh bacon bits and toss with your favoite dijon mustard dressing.

a favorite

By bbgirl from the Jersey shore on 2/20/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Gifts, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

This is one of my favorite cheeses in the world! Even my 15 year old son, whose taste in cheese ranges from American to cheddar, loves this Manchego! I made him a sandwich for lunch today with a slice of it, at his request! I just enjoy nibbling on Manchego by itself, or with a nice Pinot Noir. Mmmmmmm!

A Must Try

By Sandman

from East Texas on 7/20/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

I was somewhat apprehensive about a sheep's milk cheese, never having tried one, but this was a revelation. I expected some sort of twangy after taste, but this was as smooth and as flavorful as could be. I had it with some Spanish chorizo [from this site], and it was just going to be an appetizer. It wound up being the entire meal, with some crusty bread and a good Texas red wine. Outstanding product.

cheese, cheese everywhere!

By the big cheesey from the big easy

from stamford, ct on 5/14/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Buttery, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

just as before, i am always pleased with my interactions with igourmet. i love cheeses and you certainly feed my cheesey nature. just call me the big cheesey from the big easy.

Best Spanish Cheese!

By ceci

from homestead, FL on 4/25/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

anytime

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

This is the top cheese in Spain, and it's no let down!

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This comes from sheep?

By Grace from Little Rock, AR on 11/9/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

This was great in a quiche. It is very versatile and would be enjoyable in a lot of fashions, i.e., with crackers, by itself, with fruit, however you usually like your cheese.
You would never guess this was sheep cheese. Also a great bargain.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Experimenting with different cheeses

By Leomayhora

from OHIO on 8/4/2008

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Grated on pasta, Melted on hamburgers, With Crackers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Manchego - Pound Cut:

all of the above

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