Gran Selección Silver Award 2023
At Familia Gómez Moreno we have the honor to announce once again, that our pasteurized cured manchego cheese Certezamade in an artisan way with pasteurized milk from 100% Manchego sheep from our own livestock by Quesos Carpuela has obtained the Gran Selección Silver 2023 award in the Gran Selección Campo y Alma 2023 contest that…
Best Cured Manchego Cheese Expovicaman 2018
The award for Best Cured Manchego Cheese at Expovicaman 2018 in the Artisan Cheese category has been granted to our Carpuela Cured Manchego Cheese. In the 28th edition of the Regional Manchego Cheese Contest 2018, held as part of the Agricultural and Livestock Fair of Castilla-La Mancha (Expovicaman), the Carpuela Cured Manchego Cheese won the…
GRID-CONNECTED PV SELF-CONSUMPTION
Quesos Gómez Moreno has installed photovoltaic self-consumption solar panels with grid connection to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable economy in its livestock operation. To achieve this, it received support from the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha through Resolution 22/12/2017 of the Directorate General of Industry, Energy, and Mining, which called for aid co-financed…
Quesos Gómez Moreno awarded at the World Cheese Awards 2018
Quesos Gómez Moreno has once again been awarded at the World Cheese Awards 2018. In this 2018 edition, the company received a silver medal for its pasteurized Semi-Cured Manchego Cheese Don Gregorio. This Manchego cheese, aged for 2–3 months, complements the range of Quesos Gómez Moreno and is mainly characterized by its smooth, milky, and…
Quesos Gómez Moreno IFS quality and food safety
Quesos Gómez Moreno has recently obtained the International Featured Standard (IFS) certification in food quality and safety. This international quality and food safety certification places Quesos Gómez Moreno at the forefront of artisanal companies in Spain, as it not only offers an artisan cheese of the highest quality—awarded in various national and international cheese competitions—but…
Quesos Gómez Moreno awarded at the International Cheese Awards 2019
One more year, Quesos Gómez Moreno receives recognition at the International Cheese Awards. On this occasion, in one of the most prestigious cheese competitions in the world, the company has been awarded the silver medal for its pasteurized cured Manchego cheese Don Gregorio, which adds to the gold medal obtained in 2016 for the Carpuela…
Manchego cheese croquettes
Today we’d like to share a classic Spanish recipe—but adapted to its Manchegan version—with this recipe for Manchego cheese croquettes. Making croquettes is always a bit of a challenge. It’s one of those dishes you’ve tried a thousand times in many versions, but it always feels like it might be tricky to get right. But…
Silver Gran Selección Award 2019
The Carpuela Artisan Semi-Cured Manchego Cheese won a Silver Grand Selection Award in 2019 at the Gran Selección competition organized annually by the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha. Carpuela Artisan Semi-Cured Manchego Cheese, Silver Gran Selección Award 2019 This semi-cured Carpuela Manchego cheese, made with raw milk from Manchega sheep from our own herd, has…
Wines for Manchego cheese
With people, as with cheese, whether by affinity or contrast, that’s how we can pair wines with Manchego cheese. Beliefs, popular culture, or traditions say that Manchego cheese pairs best with aged red wine. But the reality and current trends differ when it comes to choosing wines for Manchego cheese. Why are Manchego cheeses paired…
Three Manchego cheese pizza with vegetables and grilled chicken
In this article, we want to show you a simple recipe to make a three Manchego cheese pizza with vegetables and grilled chicken. Cooking and eating well helps you stay healthy, strengthens bonds between people, and allows you to enjoy time with your loved ones while sharing the result. Making pizza dough – a fun…
Manchego cheese gift baskets
There are products that, because of their tradition, flavor, and quality, can be an ideal gift at any time of the year, which is why we want to give you ideas for gifting baskets of Manchego cheeses. As you know, in our Manchego cheese shop you can find a wide variety of cheeses, such as…
Influence of Manchego Cheese on Our Diet.
Manchego cheese is a highly versatile food, as we can include it in our diet in various ways and at any time of the day. We can enjoy it on toast for breakfast, as a tapa or appetizer before lunch, in sauces or integrated into our main meals, as dessert or even as a pre-dessert,…
Potato Omelette stuffed with Manchego Cheese and Serrano Ham.
There are dishes in our gastronomy that are worth trying and experiencing, which is why today we want to showcase a stuffed potato omelette. When we think of Spanish cuisine, several foods or dishes come to mind—among them Serrano ham, potato omelette, and of course, Manchego cheese. Potato Omelette for all tastes. The potato omelette…
The cheese of Herencia, intangible heritage
Herencia, located in the heart of La Mancha, is a hospitable land, both because of its Hospitaller origins and the warmth of its people. Nestled next to the last foothills of the Montes de Toledo and in the middle of the La Mancha plain, it is surrounded by vast farmlands—cereals, orchards, vineyards, and olive groves—that…
Fried Manchego Cheese Recipe
There are unmistakable flavors that, when presented in a traditional recipe like fried Manchego cheese, can pleasantly surprise you. Many times, we try this type of recipe in traditional restaurants—or, why not, in the form of the famous cheese sticks—but these have nothing to do with good fried Manchego cheese or artisanal sheep’s cheese breaded…
6 methods for storing cheese at home
Cheese is one of the so-called “living” foods; approximately 3 million microorganisms are responsible for turning milk into cheese. So, what should we do to store cheese at home? Once it’s made, the ripening process continues thanks to the molds and lactic bacteria that make up the cheese. Heat accelerates the ripening process, while cold…
Our award-winning cheeses at the 2020 Great Taste Awards.
Once again, we’re happy to receive new recognition — this time, our award-winning cheeses at the 2020 Great Taste Awards total three. This prestigious international competition held in London (United Kingdom) has awarded three of our cheeses: two Manchego cheeses and one artisan cheese. The 3 cheeses awarded at the 2020 Great Taste Awards This…
Don Gregorio cheese, Gran Selección Silver Award 2020.
Our Don Gregorio semi-cured and Don Gregorio cured Manchego cheeses have won the 2020 Gran Selección Silver Award. The Gran Selección Awards are given each year by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha to recognize the excellence of the region’s food products. If last year our Carpuela semi-cured Manchego cheese received this prestigious award, this year…
Ideas for presenting a Manchego cheese board.
Any day is a good day to celebrate and enjoy a Manchego cheese board. That’s why today we’re bringing you six different and original ways to present your Manchego cheese board and impress like true decoration experts. The ideal way to start tasting a cheese board is to begin with the milder cheeses, such as…
Types of cheese cuts
Did you know there are different types of cheese cuts depending on the variety? Surely you’ve had a cheese in your hands and wondered, “How do I cut this?” Don’t worry, it’s happened to all of us at some point in our lives. So, in this article, we’re going to explain how to cut each…
Pizza with pear, walnuts, and truffle cheese
This week we bring you a super pizza recipe with pear, honey, walnuts, and our truffle cheese. We also give you an idea to prepare the dough in an easy, quick, and yeast-free way. Pizzas can become gourmet dishes, and proof of that is this original and fun recipe we bring you to enjoy with…
Original Recipe for a Sunflower Salad
We owe this sunflower salad recipe to some Ukrainian friends. It’s a simple recipe to make, although it takes some time. Despite that, you’ll see how delicious it is and how beautiful the final decoration looks. Also, if you have children, they’ll love helping you assemble it, and you’ll have a great time together. That…
Gift ideas for Manchego cheese lovers
Christmas is just around the corner. The ultimate celebration, loved by both young and old, and from Quesos Gómez Moreno we bring you a list of gift ideas for Manchego cheese lovers. We all want our family and friends to feel loved at this time of year, so what better than to give one of…
Cheese-cutting tools
In this article, we’ll talk about the different tools for cutting cheeses. Some time ago, we explained how to cut each type of cheese based on its shape and degree of maturity. This way, you’ll become true cheese experts. There are many types of knives, machines, and utensils for cutting cheeses, and below we’ll take…
Differentiating between artisanal and industrial cheese
Fresh, cured, or semi-cured cheese. Made from sheep, goat, or cow milk. To eat alone or accompanied, at breakfast, lunch, as a snack, at dinner, or anytime in between. Cheese has become a staple in our homes in recent years. It is estimated that in Spain alone, 394.51 million kilos were consumed in 2020, about…
Stuffed meat rolls
For this new post, we bring you a delicious recipe for stuffed meat rolls—very easy to make and sure to please everyone. We’ll fill them with sheep cheese and raisins—a combination that won’t leave anyone indifferent. We’ll also serve them with some vegetables, which can be blended into a sauce or served alongside the rolls.…
9 curiosities about Manchego cheese
Whether you get along with cheese or not, whether you’re from La Mancha or not, if you’ve made it this far it’s no coincidence—stick around to see the nine curiosities about Manchego cheese, a food that leaves no one indifferent: you either love it or you love it. This product that so strongly defines us…
Manchego sushi recipe
The world is becoming more globalized, and it’s increasingly common to adopt customs that aren’t originally ours—one of these is oriental food, specifically Japanese cuisine with its star dish, sushi. That’s why we’ve created a Manchego sushi recipe that’s finger-licking good. It’s a dish that can be expensive if ordered out, so taking advantage of…
Grand Selection Bronze Award 2021
Familia Gómez Moreno is honored to announce that our Carpuela Artisan Semi-Cured Manchego Cheese, handcrafted by Quesos Carpuela, has won the Grand Selection Bronze Award 2021 in the Gran Selección competition organized annually by the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha. Gran Selección Awards It is a competition held annually by the Junta de Comunidades…
Beer and Manchego cheese pairings
If you’re a lover of beer and Manchego cheese, don’t miss this article where we suggest interesting and innovative pairings. Just as with wine and Manchego cheese pairings, the same applies to beer—”together by affinity or by contrast.” To start, it’s worth remembering that there’s no better pairing than the one that makes you enjoy…
Circular livestock farming
The importance of following the circular model not only in the economy but also in agriculture and livestock farming, to achieve a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production model. Given that our increasingly fast-paced, consumerist, and polluting lifestyle, along with the growing generation of waste, is rapidly depleting our resource supply (which is limited), we…
Great Taste Awards 2021 prize artisan cheese with truffle
Quesería Familia Gómez Moreno is honored to announce that our artisan truffle sheep cheese, handmade with traditional methods, has received the Great Taste Awards 2021 prize, an international competition held in London and Dorset, United Kingdom.. Premios Great Taste Awards 2021 This competition is one of the largest and most prestigious accreditation systems for food…
Manchego cheese protein reduces hair loss
Recent studies from the University of Castilla-La Mancha have revealed that a protein in Manchego cheese reduces hair loss. A research group from the Food Science and Technology degree program at UCLM, on the Ciudad Real campus, has been studying the characteristics and nutritional properties of Manchego cheeses for several years. Although the research is…
Tell me what cheese you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are.
Tell me what cheese you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are… In this article, we present our own version of “you are what you eat,” as it becomes increasingly common to see how new healthy lifestyle movements like the Realfooder trend are here to stay and reshape our way of life. As people…
Great Taste Awards 2022 Winner – Carpuela Aged Manchego Cheese
At Familia Gómez Moreno, we are once again honored to announce that our Carpuela Aged Manchego Cheese, artisanally crafted, has been awarded two stars at the Great Taste Awards 2022, an international competition held in London and Dorset, United Kingdom. Great Taste Awards 2022 Winners This competition is one of the largest and most prestigious…
GRAND BRONZE SELECTION AWARD 2023
At Familia Gómez Moreno we are honored to announce that in this edition of the Gran Selección Campo y Alma 2023 contest, we have also awarded our pasteurized semi-cured manchego cheese Certeza has also been awarded with the Gran Selección Bronze 2023 award. GRAN SELECCIÓN CAMPO Y ALMA AWARDS, A GUARANTEE OF QUALITY Castilla La…
Gómez Moreno Family Triumphs at the 2024 World Cheese Awards
This past weekend, the Portuguese city of Viseu hosted the 36th edition of the World Cheese Awards, an event that brought together 4,786 products from 47 countries. This edition marked a milestone by becoming the most significant to date, solidifying the competition as the leading event in the international cheese industry. To achieve a top…
Visit to the Factory and Cheese Tasting for World Cheese Day
This past Saturday, March 29th, our cheesemaking facility opened its doors to celebrate World Cheese Day.
Gómez Moreno Family: Four Gran Selección Awards for Manchego Cheese.
We have great news for cheese lovers! The “Familia Gómez Moreno” brand has been awarded four prestigious prizes at the “Gran Selección Campo y Alma” competition—an acknowledgment of the excellence of its Manchego cheeses. These awards—three silver medals and one bronze—solidify Familia Gómez Moreno as a benchmark in the production of artisan and pasteurized Manchego…
Nuevo Queso al Romero
Quesos Gómez Moreno S.L. refuerza su gama de Quesos Artesanos de Oveja con un aromático y exquisito queso al Romero. Este nuevo queso se suma a nuestras variedades clásicas de queso tierno, queso semicurado y queso manchego, aportando un sabor más especia y aromático. Ya se puede comprar el queso en su tienda física o…
Story Teller Cheese
Story Teller Cheese. Back in the 19th century there was a villager from a place in La Mancha who, for two reasons, gradually made a name for himself in his little village: firstly, he was a gifted storyteller with an endless talent for fantastically irresistible tales and, secondly, he made the best of cheeses with…
Medallas de Plata World Cheese Awards
La quesería artesana Quesos Gómez Moreno, SL, de Herencia (Ciudad Real), ha sido galardonada con Tres medallas de plata en la última edición de los World Cheese Awards, celebrada en Dublín (Irlanda) y cuyo fallo se dio a conocer el pasado 1 de octubre. El jurado, compuesto por cincuenta miembros, otorgó una medalla de plata…
Fancy Food de New York
Quesos Gómez Moreno ha estado presente este verano en la feria Summer Fancy Food en New York exponiendo sus quesos manchegos. Los quesos Artesanos Gómez Moreno y Manchego con Denominación de Origen Protegida Carpuela, han saltado fronteras y hemos estado promocionando nuestros Quesos en la feria más importante de la costa este de Estados Unidos,…
Propiedades nutricionales
Los datos nutricionales del queso pueden variar en función de su contenido en grasa, pero en general se puede decir que es una rica fuente de calcio, proteínas, y fósforo. 100 gramos de queso manchego contienen 21 gramos de proteínas y entre 600 y 900 miligramos de calcio. Al tratarse básicamente de leche concentrada, hacen…