Parmigiano Reggiano

Parmigiano Reggiano DOP is the "King of Cheeses", produced for nearly a thousand years in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and parts of Bologna and Mantova. Each wheel weighs approximately 40 kg and requires about 550 liters of milk from cows fed exclusively on local forage.

The artisanal production method has never changed: raw milk, rennet, and salt, with no additives or preservatives. The minimum aging period is 12 months, but the finest wheels reach 24, 36, and even 72 months, developing extraordinary complexity.

The testing of the wheels by the Consorzio expert, who strikes them with a small hammer to assess their quality, is a fascinating ritual. Only perfect wheels receive the official brand mark.