Cheese Factory Best Cheese in the World
The optimal base to obtain the best artisan Manchego cheeses is the quality of the milk. All of Dehesa de Los Llanos’ artisan Manchego cheeses are made with raw milk that comes exclusively from the herd of our own farm, thus preserving its natural ferments that favor the typical personality and roundness in the flavor of our products.
To obtain this quality milk, the cattle are housed in optimal conditions and are fed with the best fodder, grains and aromatic plants, also grown in the Dehesa itself. This gives the cheeses a unique and special touch. Each one of our canned Manchego cheeses passes at least ten times through the hands of the artisan, receiving a personalized treatment according to its characteristics. Only the parts of the process that improve the final result with respect to the manual method have been mechanized.
The control of the entire process allows us to meet our high standards.
In addition to the feeding of the cattle and the quality of the milk, the secret that makes the artisan Manchego cheeses of Dehesa de Los Llanos unique is a careful elaboration and maturation process in which technology joins the traditional procedures to obtain an artisan Manchego cheese in which flavor, aroma, texture and nutrition are developed, always guaranteeing the quality and health of the product.
In November 2012, the Gran Reserva cured cheese from Dehesa de Los Llanos (D.O. Manchego Artesano) was recognized as the Best Cheese in the World at the World Cheese Awards, the most important international competition in the sector. An exceptional award that adds to those that Dehesa de los Llanos has accumulated in major national and international awards. In addition to the Gran Reserva, Dehesa de los Llanos produces two other curing processes for its Manchego cheeses: Medium Cured (cured for at least three months) and Cured (cured for six months or more). All of them under the ArtisanManchego Cheese Denomination of Origin . Artisan cheeses that also accumulate awards in major international competitions.
