Official Description

La Cueva del Abuelo Manchego D.O.P. Curado 12 Meses is a mature expression of authentic Manchego D.O.P., distinguished by the greater intensity and persistence of its flavour and aroma developed through extended maturation.

Its 12-month maturation gives the cheese a more developed and pronounced character, making it particularly suited to those who appreciate mature Manchego with greater depth and intensity.

Manchego D.O.P. Curado · 12 Meses

This Manchego D.O.P. undergoes 12 months of maturation, allowing its characteristic flavours and aromas to become more intense and persistent.

Compared with younger expressions of Manchego, the extended maturation produces a more mature and concentrated sensory profile.

Official Taste & Character

• Sabor / Flavour: Intense and persistent
• Aroma: Intense and persistent
• Character: Mature and pronounced
• Clasificación: Curado
• Maduración: 12 Meses
• Style: Mature Manchego D.O.P.

Official Product Information

• Brand: La Cueva del Abuelo
• Producer: Spanish Cheese S.L.
• Product: Manchego D.O.P.
• Classification: Curado
• Maturation: 12 Meses
• Designation: Denominación de Origen Protegida (D.O.P.)
• Country: España
• Whole Format: 3kg
• Additional Formats: Cuña and Cuarto

Official Formats

• Entero: 3kg
• Cuña: Wedge format
• Cuarto: Quarter format

Official Highlights

• Authentic Manchego D.O.P.
• Curado maturation classification.
• Matured for 12 months.
• Intense and persistent flavour.
• Intense and persistent aroma.
• More mature and pronounced character developed through extended maturation.
• Protected under the Manchego Denominación de Origen Protegida.
• Available in 3kg whole format.
• Also available in Cuña and Cuarto formats.

About La Cueva del Abuelo & Spanish Cheese S.L.

La Cueva del Abuelo is part of the Spanish cheese portfolio produced and commercialised by Spanish Cheese S.L., a company based in Albacete, Spain.

The range includes Manchego D.O.P. offered at different stages of maturation, from younger Semicurado expressions to longer-aged cheeses such as this 12-month Curado, allowing the characteristic flavour and aroma of Manchego to develop greater intensity with age.

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Bring toward room temperature before serving to allow its mature aromas and flavours to express fully.
• Cut into thin wedges or small triangles for a traditional Spanish cheese board.
• Serve as a mature cheese course after a meal.
• Pair with Spanish charcuterie, olives, nuts and artisan bread.
• Serve in small portions for tapas, wine tastings and catered events.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Membrillo (quince paste)
• Marcona almonds
• Spanish olives
• Jamón Ibérico
• Jamón Serrano
• Fresh and dried figs
• Walnuts
• Crusty artisan bread
• Rioja Reserva or Gran Reserva
• Tempranillo
• Amontillado or Oloroso Sherry