Quesos De Hualdo wins the Gran Selección Campo y Alma 2026 Award for best PDO aged Manchego cheese
The Gran Selección Campo y Alma Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions in Castilla-La Mancha for high-quality agri-food products. Its aim is to highlight outstanding work, quality, a strong connection to origin, and excellence in production—especially for those protected by a Designation of Origin.
In a category as demanding as aged Manchego cheese, this award recognizes not only the final product but the entire process behind it: from raw materials to maturation. A rigorous standard that places the awarded products among the elite of the sector.
An award that reinforces confidence in the product.
For Quesos De Hualdo, receiving the award for the best aged Manchego cheese represents highly valuable external validation. For consumers, it serves as a clear and objective benchmark of quality. For us, it confirms that our working philosophy is sound: excellence at the origin—based on our own flock of more than 2,000 Manchego sheep and a 100% local milk model, milked and processed next to the creamery—precision in maturation, and absolute respect for the authentic character of Manchego cheese.
What makes the PDO Manchego Cheese “Mi 10 month” different?
The PDO Manchego Cheese “Mi 10 month” represents a very precise balance in aging. Its maturation allows for the development of an intense and complex profile, while maintaining elegance and finesse on the palate.
This result is the direct consequence of a very carefully controlled production model:
- 100% locally sourced milk from our own flock
- Cheese-making carried out next to the creamery, always using freshly milked milk
- Rigorous control of the maturation process, with every wheel turned by hand throughout the aging period
The result is a cheese with a well-defined character, firm texture, and a long finish—designed for those who seek a gastronomic experience beyond the standard.
Why choose an award-winning cheese?
Choosing a cheese recognized in an official competition is not only a matter of prestige. It is also a way to reduce uncertainty when making a purchase.
These types of awards act as a quality filter, providing:
- Greater confidence in the product
- Assurance of origin and authenticity
- A proven gastronomic profile
- Added value for special occasions or gifting
How to enjoy it
The PDO aged Manchego cheese “Mi 10 month” is ideal for:
- Gourmet cheese boards with quality bread
- Pairings with terroir wines
- Combinations with nuts or quince paste
A recognition that looks to the future
This Gran Selección Campo y Alma 2026 Award not only recognizes a specific product, but also a way of working built on control at the origin, consistency, and a commitment to quality.
For Quesos De Hualdo, it is a motivation to continue developing products that live up to their promise: a PDO Manchego cheese with identity, character, and objective endorsement.
