Gift Box of Two Artisan Manchego Cheeses by Adiano

Adiano is a truly special Manchego, family-made in La Mancha. This attractive gift box brings their creations to your with two wedges, so you and your guests can taste Manchego at two stages of aging.

Start with the younger semicurado, aged 3 to 5 months. It is creamy and rich, with just a hint of sharpness. Then taste the curado, aged 6 to 8 months. This version has a nutty complexity, firm yet rich texture and a clean sharpness. 

Both 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Behind it all is founder, Ricardo García, who grew up shepherding in the mountains of La Mancha. After years running a respected restaurant in Murcia, he returned home to recreate the Manchego he remembered eating as a child.

On 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.

Adiano is also the first artisan DO Manchego producer to earn Welfair™ humane certification. Every wheel is made on their estate from the milk of their 3,500 sheep, raised with care on their own pastures.

How should I store cheese before opening?

Unopened cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

What is the shelf life after opening the cheese?

Once opened, it should be refrigerated and consumed within 3 to 4 weeks.

Can I freeze cheese for long-term storage?

Freezing is not recommended, as it can degrade the texture and quality of the cheese.

Is it safe to eat the rind?

Eating the rinds is not recommended.

What should I do if spots appear on the cheese?

Spots can be wiped off using a cloth lightly dampened with olive oil, or trimmed away.

How are perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships refrigerated items in a recyclable cooler or insulated package with frozen ice packs to arrive in top condition. 

How will my order be packed?

La Tienda packs products carefully to ensure they arrive in top condition. Cold items are packed with insulated packaging and ice packs to preserve freshness. Items will arrive in La Tienda branded boxes.