Manchego 1605

Manchego is a tricky cheese. There are so many on the market, so how do you decide what is good, Manchego? We have tasted dozens and enthusiastically decided on Manchego 1605. This is one of the few Manchegos that is handmade with unpasteurized milk from a single herd of sheep and then aged with an unwaxed rind. Maria José produces it at Finca Sierra La Solana, a ranch from 1878 that also grows grapes and almonds. For us, it is not about age but flavor. These wheels taste of hay, green olive, and almonds. Manchego 1605 is truly artisan and authentic.

Farm/Producer/Importer: Finca Sierra la Solana/Queseria 1605/Essex St. Cheese Company
Place: Ciudad Real, Spain
Style: Firm
Milk Type: Raw sheep
Rennet: Traditional
Age: 6-8 months
Pairing: Albariño, sour beer

We require 24 hours to process shipping orders. Each order is carefully cut, wrapped, packed, and shipped directly from our shops.

Orders ship Monday–Wednesday to help ensure perishable products arrive fresh and do not sit in transit over the weekend. Orders placed Wednesday–Sunday will ship the following Monday. Holidays and peak periods may affect processing and delivery times.

All shipments are sent via UPS Signature Release. Because our products are perishable, orders are packed to arrive within 1–2 days and are shipped in insulated boxes with ice packs. Melted ice packs are normal and do not indicate spoiled cheese—simply refrigerate your order upon arrival. Please be sure you are home to collect the package from the doorstep. It cannot sit outside all day in the heat.

Please note:

• We do not ship fresh cheese, cooked meats such as pâté, spreads, or platters.
• We cannot ship to PO boxes, APO/FPO addresses, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or internationally.
• We only ship within the Continental United States.

Product Availability

We carefully select and maintain the freshest products possible. Due to seasonality and availability, some items may occasionally be out of stock.

If an item is unavailable, we will contact you by phone or email with a comparable substitute option. If you prefer not to substitute, we will remove the item from your order and issue a refund. We do not backorder products.

Thank you for understanding and supporting our commitment to quality and freshness.

We welcome walk-in customers or you can place an order ahead of time for pickup at either of our locations.

Online ordering is available 7 days a week, with pickup available Monday–Saturday from 10:30am–5:30pm. We are closed Sundays and most holidays.

Orders placed online or by phone require at least 1 hour of processing time. Platters require 24 hours’ notice. During busy periods, additional time may be needed. We are unable to provide drive-up service, so please place your order in advance.

To place an order by phone, please call the appropriate location:

• Fairfield: 203.292.8194
• Greenwich: 203.340.9227

Please do not leave orders on voicemail. If the line is busy, we are assisting another customer, please try again or use our online ordering system.

Product Availability

We carefully select and maintain the freshest products possible. Due to seasonality and availability, some items may occasionally be out of stock.

If an item is unavailable, we will contact you by phone or email with a comparable substitute option. If you prefer not to substitute, we will remove the item from your order and issue a refund. We do not backorder products.

Thank you for understanding and supporting our commitment to quality and freshness.