Manchego or Idiazabal cheese: which to choose? June 11, 2026 0 2 Manchego or Idiazabal cheese: which to choose? Manchego or Idiazabal: which to choose Some decisions say a lot about a table. Choosing between Manchego or Idiazabal cheese is no small matter: it’s choosing between two great icons of Spanish cheese, two ways of understanding origin, the milk and the character. Both are excellent, both hold a designation of origin (PDO), and both deserve a place in a serious gourmet selection. But they don’t quite play in the same sensory league. If you are looking for a premium Spanish cheese for a flawless appetizer, for ...