Parmigiano Reggiano 1/4 Wheel

Item #: 7262

This famous Italian cheese boasts a sweet and fruity aroma which foreshadows a mild fruity flavor. A long aging process creates a granular texture which melts in your mouth.

The Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan cheese as it is called in English is considered to be among the top cheeses by cheese connoisseurs. Today, it is produced by various producers. However, PDO designation states that for a cheese to be called as Parmesan, it has to be produced from cows grazing on fresh grass and hay.

Cheeses mocking Parmigiano Reggiano are called as Parmesan or Italian hard cheese by producers to avoid legal issues. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is named after the provinces in which it is made, namely Provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna and Mantua.

Ingredients

Raw cow's milk, animal rennet, salt, enzymes

• Country: Italy
• Region: Parma
• Size: CW 20#
• Texture: Hard
• Precut Code: 7235