Parmesan Cheese

The Story

Parmigiano-Reggiano is a hard, granular cheese that has been produced in Italy for centuries. It originated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, which includes the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and Bologna. The cheese is made from cow's milk, which is carefully selected and processed to produce a high-quality product. The production process for Parmigiano-Reggiano is strictly regulated by law, with specific standards for milk quality, production methods, aging, and labeling. The cheese is aged for a minimum of 12 months, and often up to 36 months or more, to develop its characteristic flavor and texture. Parmigiano-Reggiano is known for its nutty, slightly sweet flavor, and its hard, grainy texture, which makes it ideal for grating over pasta, salads, and other dishes. It is a staple of Italian cuisine, and has become popular in many other countries around the world.

More about Italy

Italy is one of those countries about which you probably have quite a number of preconceptions before you have put one foot into the country. A country of olive oil and mafia, pasta, wine and sunshine, roman ruins and renaissance palaces, Italy has a lot to offer its visitors. Although some of these images are appealing, it would be a shame if that was the only thing you come away with. Italy is certainly much more complex and interesting than that.