Our Sheep Advises You
It's not just any sheep.
The Manchego sheep, unique in its species.
At Dehesa Zacatena we make Manchego cheese as our grandparents did: with raw milk from Manchego sheep, natural rennet, wise hands and infinite patience.
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The only artisanal organic Manchego sheep cheese.
We live in freedom on 3,000 hectares of natural pastures. No closed stables or intensive production.
Our diet is 100% organic, without pesticides, herbicides or GMOs. We eat what the earth gives, in its natural cycle.
We don't take preventive antibiotics or hormones. They only treat us when we need it, with respect and common sense.
They treat our milk without artificial additives or preservatives. They make the cheeses by hand in Castilla La Mancha with only raw milk, rennet, salt and time.
The entire process is certified by European organic production regulations. And also by the Welfair™ Animal Welfare seal.
Artisans of Manchego cheese since 1965.
Some things can’t be taught—they’re inherited.
At Dehesa Zacatena, we follow the philosophy of doing things right from start to finish throughout the entire process of making our Manchego cheeses:
Raw milk from Manchega sheep:
Our own free-range sheep provide us with natural milk, rich and full of flavor.
Natural rennet:
We coagulate the milk using traditional rennet. It’s a slow process that we fully respect to preserve every nuance.
Hand molding and pressing:
Each cheese is crafted one by one, with care and attention, giving it its own shape. No industrial processes involved.
Precisely salted:
We immerse the cheese in brine just long enough to enhance its flavor without overpowering it.
Slow maturation:
We let each piece mature at its own pace, in silence, so that the cheese develops its firm texture, deep aroma, and that unforgettable Manchego flavor.
In an environment with history and lots of pasture.
700 hectares of the Tablas de Daimiel National Park have been part of Dehesa Zacatena.
Currently, our Manchego sheep graze freely across 3,000 hectares.
This extensive organic grazing model translates into healthy, happy and calm sheep; richer, more nutritious milk with unique nuances, and a unique Manchego sheep cheese.
When the origin is so pure, the result is extraordinary.
Cured
Manchego
Cheese
Artisan Cured Cheese D.O. Organic Manchego Cheese
Cheese made from raw milk from our own sheep, crafted in the traditional way just like our grandparents did, giving it an unmatched flavor and extraordinary aroma.
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Cured
Manchego
Cheese
Pasteurized Cured Cheese D.O. Organic Manchego Cheese
Cheese made from pasteurized organic sheep’s milk D.O. Manchego cheese, crafted with great care using traditional methods and attention to detail, resulting in a cheese with a rich flavor.
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Semi-cured
Manchego
Cheese
Artisan Semi-cured Cheese D.O. Organic Manchego Cheese
The milk is processed right after milking, without any other treatment, preserving its natural enzymes and bifidus. This allows us to create a unique and inimitable artisan cheese.
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Semi-cured
Manchego
Cheese
Pasteurized Semi-cured Cheese D.O. Organic Manchego Cheese
Our semi-cured cheese is made from the milk of our own sheep that graze on the pasture, resulting in a cheese with a unique and unmatched flavor.
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And for the softest ones
Soft
Cheese
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Soft Cheese from Organic Manchega Sheep
Made using our carefully crafted traditional recipe with pasteurized organic milk from our own sheep, processed on the same day as milking. The rennet we use plays a key role in giving the cheese both freshness and firmness, along with a distinctive flavor, making it unique in its category.
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