Toledo was Spain\u2019s Capital of Gastronomy in 2016 and the city\u2019s marzipan \u2014 Mazapan de Toledo \u2014 is so famed that it enjoys Protected Geographical Indication status, which protects the reputation of the regional foods and prevents consumers from being misled by non-genuine products. Manchego cheese, made from the milk of the Manchega sheep, is another Toledo delicacy.<\/p>\n
For more filling sustenance, Toledo has a number of memorable local specialties. The partridge is featured in two well-known dishes \u2014 partridge stew (served hot or cold); and partridge pate. The latter is a rich composition of partridge, pork and herbs, baked to perfection and covered with bay leaves and slices of bacon.<\/p>\n