ABOUT US
At Ponce de León, our mission is to provide superior-quality products that elevate any culinary experience while preserving and celebrating Spain’s rich traditions. We import classic Spanish staples including Manchego, Mahon, and Idiazabal, plus easy-to-serve sliced cheese trays and fig and quince pastes.
We believe great cheese is born from the land it hails from, the animals that graze upon it, and the people who carefully curate it—and our lineup is built to help you bring that authenticity to your table, whether you’re planning a tapas night, building a cheese board, or upgrading a weeknight meal.
What We Bring in from Spain
Spanish Cheeses (for boards, tapas, and cooking)
Our collection features some of Spain’s most loved styles, including:
Manchego — made from Manchega sheep’s milk, known for its signature basket-weave rind imprint. We offer 3, 6, and 8-month-old options.
La Mancha — a sheep’s milk cheese with a balanced flavor and a firm texture, similar to Manchego.
Idiazabal — a lightly smoked Basque-style cheese with roots in traditional shepherding and aging methods.
Mahon — a semi-hard “table cheese” from Menorca, aged about 3 months, with a buttery, salty flavor.
Flavor-Infused Cheeses
Want something with a little extra going on? Our flavor-infused cheeses put a twist on Spanish favorites, rubbed with chilies, soaked in wine, or infused with truffles.
Featured varieties include:
Chili Chego — mixed milk (cow, sheep, goat) with red chili infusion for a spicy kick and striking veining.
Truffle Cordero — a semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese infused with black summer truffles and aged a minimum of 120 days.
Vino Cabra — goat cheese infused and soaked in red wine, with purple veining and a bold look and flavor.
Ready-to-Serve Sliced Cheese Trays
For entertaining made easy, Ponce de León offers pre-portioned sliced cheese plates—no prep needed. Just remove the film and serve (perfect for parties, gatherings, and picnics).
Options include:
Spanish Sliced Cheese Plate (includes Queso Iberico, Queso de Cabra, and Queso Manchego)
Sliced Manchego Tray featuring 3-month-old Manchego
Fruit Pastes
No Spanish cheese board is complete without something sweet. Our dense, sliceable fruit pastes are crafted to add that perfect sweet-and-savory balance—ideal for tapas and cheese boards.
Our products include:
Membrillo Quince Paste — handmade in Valencia, Spain (quince, sugar, lemon) with a firm, jelly-like texture.
Mandarin Fig Paste — made with Pajarero figs and mandarin oranges.
Quince Paste with Apple — a quince + apple recipe from northern Spain, great with cheese, toast, and baking.
Quince Paste with Ginger — a ginger-forward twist on traditional membrillo.
Spanish Fruit Cakes
Our Spanish fruit cakes are a traditional blend of dried fruits and nuts pressed into a dense, rich cake—often enjoyed with cheese.
Available varieties include:
Apricot Cake with Pistachios (gluten-free, vegan)
Fig Cake with Almonds (gluten-free, vegan)
Fig Cake with Almonds & Chocolate (gluten-free, vegan)
The José Andrés Selection
Many Ponce de León items are marked “José Andrés Selected” across our lineup— including aged Manchego, sliced Manchego, Idiazabal, Mahon, select quince pastes, and multiple flavor-infused cheeses.
Shop Ponce de León
Looking to purchase? You can find our products at select retailers and online via Amazon (availability varies by location) and GourmetDash.com. Want help finding a store near you? Reach out through our Contact page!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Interested in retail, foodservice, or wholesale?
Send us your name, business name, business address, email, and phone number through our Contact page, and we’ll have a sales rep reach out!
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You can find our products at select retailers and online via Amazon (availability varies by location) and GourmetDash.com. Want help finding a store near you? Reach out through our Contact page!
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We import a curated lineup of Spanish favorites, including Spanish cheeses (like Manchego, Mahon, and Idiazabal), ready-to-serve sliced cheese trays, and classic pairings like fig and quince pastes—plus Spanish fruit cakes.
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Manchego is a Spanish cheese made from Manchega sheep’s milk and is known for its signature basket-weave rind imprint. We offer 3-month, 6-month, and 8-month aged options.
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Our flavored cheeses add a twist to Spanish-style cheeses. Think chili, truffle, and wine-infused varieties. Featured options include Chili Chego, Truffle Cordero, and Vino Cabra.
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Yes. We offer sliced cheese plates and trays that are pre-portioned and easy to serve—great for entertaining, gatherings, and snack boards.
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Yes. Our selection includes Spanish favorites like Mahon and Idiazabal, along with other Spanish cheeses featured on our site.
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José Andrés is a Spanish-American chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian, known for popularizing Spanish-style cooking in the U.S. and for founding World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides meals during crises.
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When you see “José Andrés Selected”, it signals that the product is part of a curated collection chosen for its quality and authenticity—a “seal of approval” style marker tied to José Andrés’ personal standards and taste.
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Fruit pastes are dense, sliceable pairings (often served on tapas boards) that add a sweet contrast to cheese.
Our selection includes Membrillo quince paste and multiple fig and quince varieties.
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Spanish fruit cakes are a traditional mix of dried fruits and nuts pressed into a dense, sliceable cake—often served with cheese boards.
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Yes. Our Spanish fruit cakes are gluten-free and vegan!
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