{"title":"Artisan Cheese Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love Manchego, Dehesa de Los Llanos is a revelation. Made on a family estate with milk from their own Manchega sheep, this artisan cheese delivers a lively sharpness, rich depth, and a lingering nutty finish. While supplies last, save 25% off all three varieties of Dehesa de Los Llanos Manchego cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reserva-manchego-cheese-wooden-box-villajos-cs-37","title":"Villajos Artisan Manchego Cheese in Wooden Box - 4 Pounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eVillajos Manchego is an authentic handmade, raw \u003ca href=\"\/food\/cheese-sheep\"\u003esheep's milk cheese\u003c\/a\u003e cured for over one year. This aged \"curado\" Manchego has a full rich flavor with a nice sharpness. Slice and serve with \u003ca href=\"\/gourmet-olives\/all-olives\"\u003eolives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/jamon\/sliced-hams\"\u003esliced jamón\u003c\/a\u003e for the authentic flavor of Spain. Packed in a rustic wooden box, it makes a superb gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany connoisseurs rate this Villajos as the best Manchego in Spain (and therefore the world). We are proud to be the exclusive source of this precious cheese in America. Their tiny artisan family operation is too small for the Villajos brothers to supply the commercial market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cheese is \"homemade\" - made in small quantities by two brothers from milk supplied by local shepherds. The cheese is made with raw milk from the Manchega breed of sheep, which are tended by shepherds in the hills surrounding the village. The sheep graze on fresh grass and herbs as they wander the countryside, adding a complex full flavor to their milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe family collects the fresh milk and makes the cheese within hours of milking in order to preserve its natural aroma and taste. This extra effort is amply rewarded. Because the milk is so fresh, it does not need to be pasteurized which would tone down the rich flavors of the cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt yields an insuperable taste, full of subtle tones -- far superior to that of the industrial cheeses that are made with pasteurized milk. We order at least five months ahead so that they can plan to have enough milk from the local shepherds. The entire production process is supervised by the Council of the Denomination of Origin of Manchego Cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully crafted Villajos \"curado\" earned the Gran Oro Gold Medal for the Best Cheese in Spain at the Frankfurt Food Show in 2023. This cheese also won a \"Great Taste\" award and a Gold Medal at the 2021 Lyon International Competition, the first Prize for Manchego in 2002, a Silver Medal in 2003 and a Silver Medal in 2006 at the Gran Selección de Castilla La Mancha contest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many cheeses marketed as Manchego, but this one is in a class by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064332152915,"sku":"cs-37","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/cs-37.jpg?v=1787743507"},{"product_id":"garrotxa-goat-milk-cheese-muntanyola-cs-172","title":"Garrotxa Goat's Milk Cheese by Muntanyola - 10.5 Ounces","description":"\u003cp\u003eSavor the smooth texture and fresh, nutty and herbal flavor of this semi-firm goat cheese. Serve on crusty bread or arrange alongside fresh pears, \u003ca href=\"\/almonds-nuts\/index\"\u003ealmonds and hazelnuts\u003c\/a\u003e. The mildly acidic, fresh taste of Garrotxa is ideal for sprinkling on salads or taking center stage for dessert paired with fresh preserves or drizzled with honey. Spanish white wine or bubbly Cava play nicely with this delicious delicacy, complementing the cheese’s mild nutty flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuntanyola quesos are lovingly made at Ca l'Urpina, a farm located at the food of the Massís de Montserrat mountains. The goats, sheep and water buffalo wander freely on the farm, eating wild grasses and herbs. Their fresh milk is transformed into award-winning cheeses within hours after milking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cheese won a gold medal for best semi-cured goat cheese in the world in the World Cheese Awards 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuntanyola employs people with intellectual disabilities to run their small gift shop. They are proud to collaborate with AMPANS, a leading advocate for the disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064332382291,"sku":"cs-172","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/CS-172_42a7aac4-9849-484d-a0a8-0a10b15aab1b.jpg?v=1787743444"},{"product_id":"rosemary-manchego-cheese-cs-55","title":"Rosemary 'Manchego' Cheese - 1.1 Pounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAromatic rosemary leaves coat this \u003ca href=\"\/food\/cheese-sheep\"\u003erich Manchego cheese\u003c\/a\u003e, complementing its nutty herbal flavor. Made at a small cheesemaker in La Mancha from pasture-raised sheep’s milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe raw cheese is coated with fresh local rosemary before 15 months of aging. During the curing time, the cheese picks up a hint of the amazing aroma of the rosemary, adding an extra depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAging makes the cheese firm and pleasantly sharp with a pleasant nuttiness. \u003ca href=\"\/almonds-nuts\/index\"\u003eServe with nuts\u003c\/a\u003e and honey with a glass of your favorite vino.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064332972115,"sku":"cs-55","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/CS-55.jpg?v=1787743507"},{"product_id":"idiazabal-sheeps-cheese-smoked-cs-46","title":"Idiazábal Sheep's Milk Cheese, Lightly Smoked - 10 Ounces","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Idiazábal cheese is made by a small family company in the heart of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/basque-country\"\u003ethe Basque Country\u003c\/a\u003e. A smoked unpasteurized sheep's milk cheese aged for 8 months, it gets a deep but subtle flavor from being smoked with hawthorn and cherry wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Basque shepherds would keep their flocks high in the Pyrenees Mountains throughout the spring and summer. In the early autumn, right after the first snows, the shepherds would appear in the villages below carrying with them the cheeses they made from the ewe’s milk all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the cheeses in the highlands they stored them by the chimneys of their mountain shelters, where they aged and naturally smoked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Denomination of Origin raw sheep’s milk cheese is hardwood smoked, coloring the outer rind from orange to a nutty brown. The smoke gently permeates the pale beige interior. As it ages, the flavor becomes a little sharper, and can be grated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdiazábal goes beautifully with fresh fruits, \u003ca href=\"\/jamon\/index\"\u003ejamón\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/food\/slicing-sausages\"\u003esalchichón\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/food\/bread-galician\"\u003ecrusty bread\u003c\/a\u003e and pairs well with a hearty red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064348864595,"sku":"cs-46","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/CS-46.jpg?v=1787743462"},{"product_id":"san-simon-smoked-cows-milk-cheese-cs-99","title":"San Simón Smoked Cow's Milk Cheese - 1.1 Pounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Simón greets you with a deep, smoky aroma that reminds us of the tiny stone villages we visited in \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/galicia\"\u003eGalicia in northern Spain\u003c\/a\u003e. The pale yellow interior is buttery and mild, with a fresh flavor and delicate smokiness. This distinctive conical cheese has a beautiful ocher rind and a flavor somewhat like an artisan gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe serve this special cheese with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/bread-galician\"\u003efreshly baked Galician bread\u003c\/a\u003e and a chilled bottle of Albariño white wine from the region. It also melts like a dream for delectable canapés or amazing macaroni and cheese!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSan Simón is such a signature cheese of Galicia that it was granted protected D.O. status, preserving this cheese tradition for generations to come. It is made from the fresh pasteurized milk of grass fed Galician Blonde cattle. The new cheese is smoked for a couple of hours over fresh birch wood, lending it a tan color and alluring smokiness. It is then aged for about two months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064349323347,"sku":"cs-99","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/CS-99_572f4d47-c9d6-4a42-a6fd-938ae304269a.jpg?v=1787743510"},{"product_id":"black-garlic-cheese-campollano-cs-07","title":"Black Garlic Cheese from La Mancha by Campollano - 13 Ounces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis semi-soft Manchego-style cheese is infused with earthy, slightly sweet black garlic. It has a rich, nutty flavor that is perfectly balanced with rich garlic flavor. Serve at room temperature with your favorite vino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis firm, smooth cheese has a full nutty flavor. Black garlic cream is pierced into the wheel, creating a striking pattern of dark lines throughout the cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCampollano black garlic cheese is aged in the small town of Poblete in the heart of La Mancha. Like \u003ca href=\"\/artisan-cheese\/cheese-sheep\"\u003eManchego cheese\u003c\/a\u003e, it is made from the milk of free roaming sheep that eat wild herbs and grasses. Black garlic is made from fresh garlic that is heated and aged until it darkens and creates a rich, tangy, molasses-like flavor. The cloves are then puréed into a cream before being introduced to the cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064352600147,"sku":"cs-07","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/cs-07.jpg?v=1787743384"},{"product_id":"young-manchego-cheese-villajos-cs-26","title":"Artisan Young Manchego Cheese from La Mancha - 12.3 Ounces","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hint of sweet, a nice sharpness and a full flavor: this young Manchego is the real thing. This farmhouse cheese is an artisan masterpiece that puts grocery store Manchego cheeses to shame. Our friends at Villajos use very fresh milk from local, pasture raised sheep and lovingly tend each wheel as it ages for four months. You can taste the difference in each delicious bite!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur young Manchego is flavorful with a full sharpness, yet smooth and approachable. Because it is aged for a relatively short time, it has a semi-soft texture and balanced taste. This large wedge is great to slice and share at a \u003ca href=\"\/tapas\/index\"\u003etapas party\u003c\/a\u003e or family gathering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Villajos family uses only artisan methods for their award winning Manchegos. They source only the freshest possible milk from Manchega sheep, a name that means \"from La Mancha.\" Local herds graze in the fields around the village of Porzuna in \u003ca href=\"\/food\/shop-by-region\/castilla-la-mancha\"\u003eLa Mancha\u003c\/a\u003e, nibbling on grasses and herbs as they roam. This wild diet is the secret to the complex, elegant flavor of the final cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe stumbled upon this outstanding cheese at a food fair in Trujillo, deep in western Spain. Though we’d spent the entire day tasting cheeses, this Manchego stood out above the rest. Its firm yet creamy texture gave way to a delightful nuttiness and pleasant sharpness. Only later did we realize we’d tasted an award-winning cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold medal at the International Food Show in Frankfurt, Silver medal at the World Cheese Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064353615955,"sku":"cs-26","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/cs-26_49bce313-e745-4b06-b292-a729aa74e760.jpg?v=1787743550"},{"product_id":"creamy-smoked-cows-milk-cheese-pasiega-de-pena-pelada-cs-17","title":"Creamy Smoked Cow's Milk Cheese by Pasiega de Peña Pelada - 1.2 Pounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delicious smoked cheese has a rich, creamy texture and a mild smoky taste. A traditional cheese from the beautiful Cantabrian mountains, it is buttery and semi-soft with a golden rind. With a mild, rich flavor and a mellow smokiness, it is a delicious addition to cheese boards and melts beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePasiega de Peña Pelada cheeses are made in the heart of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/cantabria\"\u003everdant Cantabria\u003c\/a\u003e, and every day milk is collected from farmers who graze their cattle on nearby green meadows. Formed into a wheel, the cheeses are smoked over smoldering natural beechwood. This young cow's milk cheese has a soft, meltingly rich texture you will love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064356302931,"sku":"cs-17","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/cs-17_14b8e0a2-bf7c-4765-ae44-817be10a6775.jpg?v=1787743430"},{"product_id":"mahon-cows-milk-cheese-subaida-cs-23","title":"Mahón Cow's Milk Cheese by Subaida, D.O. - 1.1 Pounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rich, delicious Mahón cheese has a creamy texture and a pleasant tartness, a perfect pairing for fresh fruit and white wine. Think of a fine cheddar, but more flavorful and complex. Made from fresh cow's milk from the verdant Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur traditional Mahón cheese by Subaida is made from the freshest grass-fed raw cow's milk. How do we know? They own their own herd! Following ancient tradition, each wheel is hand-formed into a \"cushion\" shape by wrapping the cheese in a cotton cloth. They are then carefully aged for up to three months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs it ages, each cheese is hand-rubbed with \u003ca href=\"\/oil-vinegar\/olive-oil\"\u003eextra virgin olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/spices-salts\/smoked-paprika\"\u003emild paprika\u003c\/a\u003e, imparting a golden color to the rind. The interior is bone colored and creamy and dotted with small holes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwarded the protected status of D.O.P. Mahón, recognizing it as a truly traditional Mahón style cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis semi-aged Mahón by Subaida has been awarded with a Gold Medal at the Concours International in Leon, Silver Medal at World Cheese Awards 2017-2018 and Bronze Medal at World Cheese Awards 2018-2019.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064357515347,"sku":"cs-23","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/cs-23.jpg?v=1787743469"},{"product_id":"anejo-aged-mahon-cows-milk-cheese-quintana-cs-24","title":"Añejo Aged Mahón Cow's Milk Cheese by Quintana, D.O. - 1.1 Pounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMahón is one of our favorites, an exceptional cow's milk cheese from the Island of Menorca. This \"añejo\" aged version has a bright sharpness, a pleasant nutty flavor and a hard texture much like a fine Parmigiano. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo serve, cut thin slices, then \u003ca href=\"\/oil-vinegar\/olive-oil\"\u003esprinkle with olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e, black pepper and tarragon to enjoy it like a Menorcan! Or add to your favorite recipes in place of parmesan or pecorino romano cheese - you will love the added complexity of flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur traditional Mahón cheese is hand-formed into a \"cushion\" shape by wrapping the cheese in a cotton cloth. As it ages, it is hand rubbed with extra virgin olive oil and \u003ca href=\"\/spices-salts\/smoked-paprika\"\u003emild paprika\u003c\/a\u003e, lending it a warm rust colored rind. After a year, this artisan raw milk cheese has a flaky texture, with an intense sharp flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwarded the protected status of D.O.P. 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This version has a nutty complexity, firm yet rich texture and a clean sharpness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth cheeses start with the same simple ingredients: milk, rennet and salt. Adiano uses less salt than most, allowing the flavors of the rich sheep’s milk and diet of herbs and grasses to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wheels of Manchego are aged in cool, humid cellars and turned by hand, a careful process to ensure they age evenly. The result is a Manchego that is balanced and creamy with an elegant nutty finish. The longer it ages, the more the flavors and textures develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name “Adiano” means “excellent” in Castilian, and the world agrees! In the last few years, their cheeses have earned more than thirty awards, including three rare Super Gold medals at the World Cheese Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind it all is founder, Ricardo García, who grew up shepherding in the mountains of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/castilla-la-mancha\"\u003eLa Mancha\u003c\/a\u003e. After years running a respected restaurant in Murcia, he returned home to recreate the Manchego he remembered eating as a child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn his farm, El Campillo, near Cabañeros National Park, he rebuilt a flock of Manchega sheep and began making cheese the traditional way. Today, he works alongside his son, José Ángel, and both are passionate about making truly great Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdiano is also the first artisan DO Manchego producer to earn Welfair™ humane certification. 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The flavor opens bright and slightly sharp, with warm toasted nutty flavors and a pleasing richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is this possibly the finest \u003ca href=\"\/artisan-cheese\/cheese-sheep\"\u003eManchego\u003c\/a\u003e in Spain? Start with the pasture. Their estate-raised Manchega breed sheep graze on wild grasses and herbs under the wide skies of La Mancha. The milk is exceptionally rich and full of the flavors of the pasture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special Manchego is made with just three ingredients: sheep’s milk, rennet and salt. Once each wheel is formed and moved to the aging cellar, the cheeses are turned by hand as they mature in cool, humid air. The result is a Manchego that tastes balanced in every way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdiano takes its name from an old Castilian word for something of exceptional quality. And the world agrees! Over the past few years, this cheese has earned more than thirty awards, including three Super Gold medals at the World Cheese Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of Adiano is about family and one man’s quest. Ricardo García grew up in a shepherding family, where cheese was a way of life. After years in the restaurant world, he returned to \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/castilla-la-mancha\"\u003eLa Mancha\u003c\/a\u003e seeking the simple foods of his childhood. On his farm near Cabañeros National Park, he rebuilt a flock of 3,500 Manchega sheep and began making cheese the old way, just like he remembered. His son. 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It is best enjoyed sliced thinly and served at room temperature with a glass of full-bodied red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient list is refreshingly short: milk, rennet and salt. By using less salt than most cheesemakers, the flavor of the rich sheep’s milk and the herbs of the pasture take center stage. The young \u003ci\u003esemicurado\u003c\/i\u003e version is aged 3 to 5 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdiano Manchego wheels age in cool, humid cellars and are turned by hand for even aging. The milk used is exceptionally rich, which allows the cheese to develop deep flavor while remaining creamy and smooth. The result is a cheese with a balanced, elegantly nutty flavor. This is truly one of the best Manchegos in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Adiano” is a Castilian term meaning “excellent.” And the world agrees! This special Manchego cheese has earned thirty awards in the last few years, including a history-making three “Super Gold” medals at the World Cheese Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdiano Manchego was inspired by owner Ricardo García’s childhood in a remote village in the mountains of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/castilla-la-mancha\"\u003eLa Mancha\u003c\/a\u003e in the 1950s. His family lived by shepherding, and their meals came from what they made themselves: bread, \u003ca href=\"\/chorizo\/all-chorizo\"\u003echorizos\u003c\/a\u003e and fresh cheeses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an adult Ricardo opened the restaurant El Tebas in Murcia, which become known for its top-quality ingredients. Still, he could never find a Manchego cheese that matched the one he remembered from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, he returned to La Mancha, buying a farm called El Campillo near Cabañeros National Park. After rebuilding a herd of rustic Manchega sheep, he began making traditional Manchego cheese. In 2021, he convinced his son, José Ángel, to join him. Together they built a creamery on the farm and Adiano Manchego was born!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdiano is the first artisan DO Manchego cheese in Spain to obtain the Welfair™ Animal Welfare certification. This is possible because their cheese is made fresh at their own El Campillo estate, home to their 3,500 sheep. 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