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Spanish Cheese

Archaeologists believe a sheep milk cheese similar to Manchego was being made on the Iberian peninsula well before the Romans colonized the region, and monks then perfected the region’s cheesemaking traditions after the Empire fell. Whatever knowledge the monks accumulated, shepherds then disseminated on their yearly peregrinations. These traditions evolved through the Middle Ages, with each region developing its own unique turography. Sheep cheeses dominated the country’s rugged middle, Blue cheeses were born in the damp caves of the northwest, and runny tortas clotted with cardoon rennet dotted the Extremaduran border with Portugal. In the far climes of the Pyrenees, the fecund Basque Country gained steam.

Some of the Spanish cheeses are internationally renowned, such as the Manchego cheese of La Mancha. Some regions are better known for their cheeses than others; 26 cheeses are classified as Protected Designation of Origin (D.O.P.—Denominación de Origen Protegida) by Spain and the European Union. Many of the cheeses are manufactured from single types of milk (cow, goat or sheep), but a few are mixtures of different milks, and the milk may be raw, pasteurised or creamy. The cheeses are made in a wide variety of styles including fresh, cured, semi-cured and pressed paste, and some are inoculated with mould to make blue varieties. There is a huge variation in the presentation of cheeses, from the hard, dark-skinned, two-kilo Manchego to the soft, small quesitos.

Cheese from Spain:

Spanish Cheese Sampler A great assortment of 3 Spanish cheeses. The perfect way to try them all! Size: 1 Lb minimum weight Origin: Spain $29.95 CH014-S3	Baby Manchego Mini-Wheel Authentic Certified Origin Manchego, but in a cute little mini-size! The whole thing is only about 4.5" diameter. Size: Approximately 2.2 Lbs Origin: Spain $44.95 CH005-W
Young Manchego D.O. An extra-creamy, tender sheep's milk cheese with a rich flavor. Aged for 4 months to develop the rich flavors that pair beautifully with fruit and wine. Size: 1 Lb minimum weight Origin: Spain $26.95 CH009	Manchego Curado D.O. A piquant bite and deep, complex flavor make this semi-firm sheep's milk cheese one of our top sellers. The bold flavor makes this cheese ideal to pair with jamon or membrillo. Size: 1 Lb minimum weight Origin: Spain $27.95 CH011
Idiazabal Smoked Sheep's Milk Cheese A rich, lightly smoked cheese with medium-firmness and a creamy, nutty flavor. Size: 1 Lb minimum weight Origin: Spain $27.95 CH003	Mahon Cow's Milk Cheese D.O. A rich cow's milk cheese with a very full bouquet and slight-to-mild piquant character. Perfect when paired with fruit, or when offered on a cheese plate. Aged 3 months. Size: 1 Lb minimum weight Origin: Spain $24.95 CH007
	V de Navarra Smoked Sheep's Milk Cheese This Idiazabal style cheese from the mountains of Navarra is made with raw sheep's milk and a slightly smoked process which gives it a complex and rich flavor and a special aroma and aftertaste. Size: 1 Lb minimum weight Origin: Spain Was $24.95, now $12.48 CH008
Iberico 'Tres-Leches' Cheese Smooth and flavorful, yet mild, this 3 milk blend pairs perfectly with wine and is ideal for all cooking uses. Medium firmness. Size: 1 Lb minimum weight Origin: Spain $24.95 CH031