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🇪🇸 FEBRUARY’S CHEESE IS HERE! 🇪🇸
From Italy to Spain! This month we’re exploring Manchego - Spain’s golden treasure from the La Mancha region.

New blog post is LIVE on orneryolive.com! 🎉

What makes Manchego special?
🐑 Made ONLY from Manchega sheep milk
⚡ That zigzag rind? Traditional basket molds!
🧈 Flavor goes from buttery → caramel as it ages
🌾 The sheep graze on wild herbs = unique flavor

The aging journey:
• Fresco (2-3 months): Creamy & mild
• Curado (3-6 months): Nutty & balanced ✨
• Viejo (1-2 years): Bold, crumbly, crystalline!

My favorite pairing?
Manchego + Membrillo (quince paste) + Marcona almonds = CLASSIC Spanish perfection 🤌
👉 Read the full post at orneryolive.com (link in bio!)

Discover:
✨ How to spot authentic Manchego (PDO matters!)
✨ Why La Mancha terroir creates magic
✨ Perfect wine pairings (hello, Tempranillo!)
✨ This month’s tasting challenge

Challenge: Try Manchego at 2 different ages side-by-side. Which do YOU prefer? Tell me in the comments! 👇

Who’s excited for Spanish cheese month?! 🙋‍♀️

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