Manchego Cheese Whole Wheel, Approx. 6 lb | 3 Month Aged DOP
$ 98.95
Manchego DOP | La Mancha, Spain
Manchego Cheese Whole Wheel, Approximately 6 lb
Free Nationwide ShippingAuthentic Queso Manchego DOP from La Mancha, Spain, aged approximately 3 months and sold as one whole wheel weighing about 6 pounds. This Spanish sheep's milk cheese has a mild, buttery, nutty flavor and a springy, sliceable texture.
Order your whole Manchego wheel from Frank and Sal for nationwide delivery with shipping included. Cut wedges for a tapas spread, slice it for sandwiches, or portion it for cheese boards and shared meals.
What You Receive
- Quantity: One whole Manchego cheese wheel.
- Weight: Approximately 6 lb / 2.72 kg. Individual wheel weights vary.
- Milk: 100% Manchega sheep's milk.
- Aging: Approximately 3 months.
- Style: Semi-cured, also called semicurado or semi-curado.
- Designation: Manchego DOP / PDO.
- Origin: La Mancha, Spain.
- Allergen: Contains milk.
What Does 3-Month Manchego Taste Like?
Expect gentle nuttiness, a buttery feel and subtle grassy notes with a clean finish. The cheese is firm enough to cut into neat slices and wedges, with a supple bite.
Three-month Manchego is generally milder and more supple than longer-aged styles, which become firmer, drier and more intense. This younger wheel is a good choice when you want sheep's milk flavor with a gentler finish.
How to Serve a Whole Manchego Wheel
Cut off the portion you plan to serve and let it sit out for about 30 minutes before eating. Keep the rest of the wheel wrapped and refrigerated. Trim away the rind, then cut thin wedges, slices or cubes.
- Spanish tapas: Pair with quince paste, also called membrillo, Marcona almonds and olives.
- Cheese and charcuterie boards: Serve with Serrano ham or chorizo, crusty bread and fresh fruit.
- Everyday meals: Add slices to sandwiches, cubes to salads or shavings to roasted vegetables.
- Wine and cider: Try Rioja, Tempranillo or a crisp, dry cider.
Find more to serve alongside your wheel in our cheese and charcuterie selection.
What Makes Manchego DOP Different?
Manchego DOP is a protected Spanish cheese made in the designated La Mancha region using milk from Manchega sheep. DOP stands for Denominación de Origen Protegida; PDO is the English abbreviation for Protected Designation of Origin.
Authentic Manchego carries the designation and a numbered certification label. The familiar basket-pattern rind is part of its appearance; the certification identifies its protected origin.
Is This a Whole Wheel or a Wedge?
This listing is for one whole wheel weighing approximately 6 pounds. You can cut it into wedges and smaller portions to suit your serving plans.
Can You Eat the Manchego Rind?
The rind on this wheel is not intended to be eaten. Trim it away before serving.
How Should I Store the Cheese After Cutting?
Wrap the cut cheese in cheese paper or parchment, place it in a food-storage container and refrigerate. Follow the package's storage instructions and best-before date.
Whole Manchego Wheels Delivered Nationwide
Frank and Sal ships this approximately 6 lb Manchego wheel nationwide, with free shipping We pack the cheese with insulation for its trip to your door.
Follow your tracking updates, bring the package inside promptly and refrigerate the cheese on arrival. If there is a delivery problem, contact Frank and Sal for help.