In the heart of traditional Manchego country, Queso la Aldea is producing a Manchego like no other. This award-winning cheese is made from Manchega sheep’s milk with precious saffron strands blended throughout the paste. Golden Fleece is aged for 4 months to produce a smooth and buttery cheese with a touch of acidity, finishing with delicate floral notes of saffron.
Enjoy this unique cheese served with bread and your favorite crackers. Pairs well with Marcona almonds, artichoke hearts, fresh apple slices and chorizo. Reach for a Rioja, Albarino or even Cava to pair with this Spanish cheese.
Antonio Poves grew up in a small agricultural town in Castilla La Mancha. After 16 years working in the cheese industry, he decided to take a leap of faith and build his own dairy, which makes artisanal sheep, goat, and mixed milk cheeses.
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Made from pasteurized sheep’s milk.
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We cut and wrap this item by hand from a 6 lb wheel.
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Golden Fleece won Bronze at the World Cheese Awards 2021
Nutritional information coming soon