Manchego Cheese Mini Wheel 450 g (Approx. 1 lb) | Maese Miguel DOP
$ 29.98
Maese Miguel DOP | La Mancha, Spain
Manchego Cheese Mini Wheel, Aged 3 Months
Free Nationwide ShippingMaese Miguel Manchego DOP is a Spanish sheep's milk cheese naturally aged for 3 months. This whole mini wheel has a net weight of 450 g (0.99 lb), approximately 1 pound, and has a firm, sliceable texture with a buttery feel, gentle nuttiness and a mild tang.
The small wheel fits naturally on a home cheese board. Cut a few wedges for tapas, set it out with quince paste and almonds, or slice some for a sandwich. Its younger, semi-cured character makes it an approachable choice for anyone trying Manchego for the first time.
What You Receive
- One whole mini wheel: 450 g net weight / 0.99 lb, approximately 1 pound.
- Brand: Maese Miguel.
- Made by: Quesos Rocinante, S.L.
- Origin: La Mancha, Spain.
- Milk: Made exclusively with pasteurized Manchega sheep's milk.
- Aging: Naturally aged for 3 months.
- Style: Semi-cured, also called semicurado.
- Designation: Manchego DOP, or Protected Designation of Origin.
What Does 3-Month Manchego Taste Like?
Expect a gently nutty flavor, a little sweetness and a light tang. The cheese is firm enough to cut into neat wedges, with a smooth, buttery texture as you eat it.
Compared with longer-aged Manchego, this younger semicurado is generally milder and more supple. Choose it when you want the distinctive taste of sheep's milk cheese with a gentler finish.
How to Serve Manchego Cheese
Take out the portion you plan to serve about 30 minutes beforehand, keeping the rest refrigerated. Trim away the rind and cut the cheese into thin wedges, triangles or small cubes.
- For Spanish tapas: Serve with quince paste, also called membrillo, Marcona almonds and olives.
- For a cheese and charcuterie board: Add Serrano ham or Spanish chorizo, crusty bread and fresh fruit.
- For a simple snack: Pair a few slices with fig jam or a little honey.
- With wine: Try a Tempranillo, Rioja or fruity rosé.
For more to serve alongside it, browse our cheese and charcuterie selection.
Manchego Cheese Questions
What is Manchego cheese?
Manchego is a Spanish cheese made in the designated La Mancha region using milk from Manchega sheep. Its flavor and texture change with aging. This Maese Miguel mini wheel is a younger, semi-cured Manchego naturally aged for 3 months.
What does DOP mean on Manchego?
DOP stands for Denominación de Origen Protegida, or Protected Designation of Origin. It identifies cheese made under the Manchego designation's rules for origin and production. Authentic Manchego carries the designation on its label, along with a numbered certification label.
Is this a whole wheel or a wedge?
You receive one whole baby Manchego wheel with a net weight of 450 g (0.99 lb), approximately 1 pound. You can cut it into portions to suit your cheese board, sandwiches or snacks.
Is this Manchego made with pasteurized milk?
Yes. This Maese Miguel mini wheel is made with pasteurized Manchega sheep's milk.
Can you eat the rind?
No. The package identifies the rind as non-edible. Trim it away before eating or serving the cheese.
Ingredients & Nutrition
Ingredients: Pasteurized Manchega sheep's milk, salt, rennet, cheese cultures and calcium chloride. Natamycin is applied to the non-edible rind. Rind coloring: caramel.
Allergen information: Contains milk.
Nutrition highlights per 1 oz (28 g), as listed on the label: 120 calories, 7 g protein, 10 g total fat, 0 g total carbohydrate and 150 mg sodium. Refer to the package for the complete nutrition panel.
How to Store Manchego
Keep refrigerated. After cutting, wrap the remaining cheese and return it to the refrigerator. Follow the package's storage instructions and best-before date.