{"title":"Spanish Cheese Selection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ibores-paprika-1","title":"Ibores Paprika","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIbores Paprika\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dairy, Farm, Animals \u0026amp; Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIbores Paprika is a protected cheese which is handmade in Extramadura by small artisanal producers, with milk from their own tiny smallholdings. The protected area in which this cheese is produced has an incredibly varied landscape, with high peaks, beautiful valleys, forests of oak and rocky flats. Thanks to the Mediterranean forests, one of the best food sources for the goats are fallen acorns, alongside thyme and heather for a rich diet and in turn, flavoursome milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIbores Paprika has a buttery texture and nutty background flavour, with a more prominent paprika spice from the rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese is aged for a minimum of three months, is made with raw goat’s milk and vegetarian rennet and is covered with paprika.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pata Negra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480190443899,"sku":"","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/files\/ibores-paprika-cheese.jpg?v=1727608336"},{"product_id":"manchego","title":"Manchego","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManchego\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dairy, Farm, Animals \u0026amp; Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Artisan Manchego is made from whole, raw Manchega sheeps milk in the Castile-La Mancha region of central Spain. Manchego comes under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) guidelines so can only be produced in this specific region.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheep graze on the grassy plains of La Mancha and are also placed on rotated cereal crop fields to eat what is left after harvest; this includes high protein leguminous crops, predominantly lentil crops, but also chickpea crops, as well as the shoots of vines in wine producing areas. This allows the sheep to have a nutrient rich and varied diet whilst also fertilising the fields for future years of crop growth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaje Sotuélamos is a small, artisanal factory, which takes its name from the local district, Sotuélamos. Two friends, Francisco and Pedro, were very regular customers in the 80’s and when the opportunity arose to take over the business in 1985, they jumped at the offer, despite not having previous experience in the dairy industry. Since then, they have learned the trade and introduced a range of new flavoured Manchegos, including versions with rosemary and truffle.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artisan Manchego is firm and dry in texture with a beautifully balanced, complex, floral and nutty flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese is aged for 5 to 6 months in Spain and an additional 2-4 months in our Cambridge cellars, and is made with raw ewe's milk and traditional rennet.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergen information: contains egg (lysozyme).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pata Negra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480219672955,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/files\/manchego-cheese.jpg?v=1728725886"},{"product_id":"monte-enebro-1","title":"Monte Enebro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonte Enebro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dairy, Farm, Animals \u0026amp; Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte Enebro was created in the 1980’s by Quesería del Tietar, a small dairy originally set up by legendary Spanish cheesemaker Rafael Baez and his daughter Paloma Baez in Avila, Spain. The cheese was invented by and continues to be handmade exclusively by the Baez family. Since 2012, with the passing away of Rafael, the dairy has been run by Paloma and her children. It has won numerous awards and accolades internationally and in Spain, and has even been a multi time winner at the World Cheese Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese is totally unique as it uses Penicillium Roqueforti on the outside of the cheese - a rare technique used to add a fuller flavour to the outside of the cheese and keep the inside milder. Usually, a cheese would then be pierced to allow blue veins to spread through the cheese, however this cheese is kept intact, allowing the mould to thrive only on the exterior of the cheese.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milk for the cheese comes from a small number of local shepherds in the region, where the grazing is exceptional, and the cheese is then matured in caves in the Castilla y León region, next to the dairy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte Enebro has a chalky and crumbly paste which is snowy white in colour with a smooth, bright, citrus flavour. It has mushroom-y and grassy notes towards the centre, and a stronger and more piquant kick towards the rind.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte Enebro is aged for 1 to 3 months and is made with pasteurised goat's milk and traditional rennet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brindisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480225603963,"sku":"","price":7.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/files\/monte-enebro-cheese.jpg?v=1728726015"},{"product_id":"picos-de-europa-pgi","title":"Picos de Europa PGI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePicos de Europa PGI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dairy, Farm, Animals \u0026amp; Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicos de Europa, also known as Valdeón, is made in the wooded mountains of Picos de Europa in Northern Spain from a combination of 90% cow's milk and 10% goat's milk which increases the level of acidity in the cheese and the intensity of flavour.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese has been made since the 19th Century when shepherds, based high up in the mountains, would make goat’s cheeses and mature them in mountain caves. Despite the cheeses now being made with predominantly cow’s milk, the general process is the same.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheese is wrapped in sycamore leaves from the neighbouring forest and then matured in damp, natural limestone caves.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Picos de Europa is made by Queserías Picos de Europa, which was founded in the 70s by Tomás Alonso González and is now run by his grandsons Javier and Tomas Alonso.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cows and goats are outdoor reared on mountain pastures and the cheese is made and aged close to the grazing areas, so there are no food miles involved in feeding the herds or in cheese production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicos de Europa is a beautifully rich and creamy cheese with a strong blue veining and salty and spicy, piquant flavour.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese is aged for 6 weeks to 4 months and is made with pasteurised cow's and goat's milk and traditional rennet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pata Negra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480258961787,"sku":"","price":4.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/files\/picos-de-europa-cheese.jpg?v=1728732911"},{"product_id":"rosemary-manchego","title":"Rosemary Manchego","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosemary Manchego\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dairy, Farm, Animals \u0026amp; Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Artisan Manchego is made from whole, pasteurised Manchega sheep’s milk in the Castile-La Mancha region of central Spain. Manchego comes under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) guidelines so can only be produced in this specific region.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheep graze on the grassy plains of La Mancha and are also placed on rotated cereal crop fields to eat what is left after harvest; this includes high protein leguminous crops, predominantly lentil crops, but also chickpea crops, as well as the shoots of vines in wine producing areas. This allows the sheep to have a nutrient rich and varied diet whilst also fertilising the fields for future years of crop growth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaje Sotuélamos is a small, artisanal factory, which takes its name from the local district, Sotuélamos. Two friends, Francisco and Pedro, were very regular customers in the 80’s and when the opportunity arose to take over the business in 1985, they jumped at the offer, despite not having previous experience in the dairy industry. Since then, they have learned the trade and introduced a range of new flavoured Manchegos, including versions with rosemary and truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosemary version has been highly awarded since its creation and most recently won ‘Super Gold’ at the World Cheese Awards (2021).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rosemary Manchego is a hard, aged Manchego style cheese , entirely covered with aromatic, savoury rosemary. The manchego has a sweet and herbaceous flavour with nutty and earthy undertones and a fragrant and woody aroma.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese is aged for 10-12 months and is made with pasteurised ewe's milk and traditional rennet. Allergen information: Contains egg (lysozyme).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pata Negra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53485196018043,"sku":"","price":4.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/files\/rosemary-manchego-cheese.jpg?v=1728837726"},{"product_id":"truffle-manchego","title":"Truffle Manchego","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruffle Manchego\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Artisan Manchego is made from whole, pasteurised Manchega sheep’s milk in the Castile-La Mancha region of central Spain. Manchego comes under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) guidelines so can only be produced in this specific region.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheep graze on the grassy plains of La Mancha and are also placed on rotated cereal crop fields to eat what is left after harvest; this includes high protein leguminous crops, predominantly lentil crops, but also chickpea crops, as well as the shoots of vines in wine producing areas. This allows the sheep to have a nutrient rich and varied diet whilst also fertilising the fields for future years of crop growth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaje Sotuélamos is a small, artisanal factory, which takes its name from the local district, Sotuélamos. Two friends, Francisco and Pedro, were very regular customers in the 80’s and when the opportunity arose to take over the business in 1985, they jumped at the offer, despite not having previous experience in the dairy industry. Since then, they have learned the trade and introduced a range of new flavoured Manchegos, including versions with rosemary and truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosemary version has been highly awarded since it’s creation and most recently won ‘Super Gold’ at the World Cheese Awards (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Manchego is firm, smooth and creamy in texture with a nutty, sweet flavour. This is then enhanced with generous shavings of earthy, pungent truffle.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese is aged for 3 to 6 months and is made with pasteurised ewe's milk and traditional rennet. Contains egg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pata Negra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54541082395003,"sku":"","price":6.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/files\/truffle-manchego-cheese.jpg?v=1733241440"},{"product_id":"ahumado","title":"Ahumado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAhumado\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dairy, Farm, Animals \u0026amp; Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly smoked, young artisan Manchego is made by Vega Mancha in the village of Sotuélamos in Albacete, Spain. Vega Mancha was established in 1985 by two friends passionate about cheese, and has been producing exceptional quality Lacaune ewe’s milk cheeses ever since, following traditional methods and practicing sustainable and environmentally conscious farming.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheep graze on the grassy plains of La Mancha and are also placed on rotated cereal crop fields to eat what is left after harvest; this includes high protein leguminous crops, predominantly lentil crops, but also chickpea crops, as well as the shoots of vines in wine producing areas. This allows the sheep to have a nutrient rich and varied diet whilst also fertilising the fields for future years of crop growth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaje Sotuélamos is a small, artisanal factory, which takes its name from the local district, Sotuélamos. Two friends, Francisco and Pedro, were very regular customers in the 80’s and when the opportunity arose to take over the business in 1985, they jumped at the offer, despite not having previous experience in the dairy industry. From there, they learned the trade and introduced a range of new flavoured Manchegos, including versions with rosemary and truffle.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, modern premises were purchased and became the logistics and ripening centre of the business.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, both Francisco and Pedro sadly passed away and the business is now carried on by their families.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoked Manchego is bouncy in texture, with an intense aroma and lightly smoked, meaty flavour reminiscent of cooked ham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese is aged for 2 months in Spain and an additional 2 months in our Cambridge cellars, and is made with pasteurised ewe's milk and traditional rennet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pata Negra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55921161437563,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/files\/Ahumado-cheese.jpg?v=1763647161"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/2939\/3832\/collections\/Screenshot_2026-06-02_at_13.08.56.png?v=1780402158","url":"https:\/\/www.cambridgecheese.com\/collections\/spanish-cheese.oembed","provider":"The Cambridge Cheese Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}