Cheesemaking – Pago de La Jaraba

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LA Jaraba

Authentic Artisanal Manchego Cheese from Our Own Farm

At La Jaraba, we produce genuine Manchego cheese using only raw milk from our own Manchega sheep, raised right here on the estate.

This makes our cheese a true farmhouse product, with full control over every stage of production — from pasture to packaging.

Our cheeses are handcrafted using raw, unpasteurized milk, following traditional methods that preserve the original character and natural flavor of this time-honored product.

A true farm-to-table experience, our milk is sourced exclusively from within the estate, guaranteeing maximum freshness, purity, and traceability.

The Process: From Milk to Manchego

“We Are What We Eat”

The quality of our cheese begins with the quality of our sheep.
Their diet is carefully managed using natural pasture and selected feed, ensuring the production of balanced, high-purity milk.

Following centuries-old Manchego traditions, we continue the legacy of La Mancha’s first shepherds, who refined the Manchega breed for its exceptional milk.

Our modern facilities include a fully integrated milking system, ensuring hygiene, efficiency, and animal comfort from the start.

Milking

Our sheep are milked and the milk flows through a sealed, hands-free system that preserves its purity.

Cooling

The raw milk is rapidly cooled to 3°C (37.4°F) in stainless steel tanks before curdling — no pasteurization involved.

Curding & Molding

The milk is curdled, stirred, and then poured into molds. Each cheese is marked with the official casein seal from the Manchego Cheese Regulatory Council, ensuring authenticity.

Aging

The cheeses are slowly aged in climate-controlled caves, where they develop their signature texture, aroma, and flavor.

At Pago de La Jaraba, animal welfare isn’t just a practice — it’s a core value.
Our Manchega sheep receive constant care, attention, and freedom to graze, resulting in both healthier animals and higher-quality cheese.

We believe that ethical livestock management is essential not only for product excellence but also for preserving the legacy of artisanal cheesemaking.

Our Cheeses

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Semi-Cured

Cured

Aged

Authentic Artisanal Manchego Cheese from Our Own Farm

At La Jaraba, we produce genuine Manchego cheese using only raw milk from our own Manchega sheep, raised right here on the estate.