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Parmigiano Reggiano

The King of Cheese, there is no other...

Quick Overview:

Dense and granular with gritty spires of crystallized proteins. The flavor symphony apt for a royal court. 

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: Italy
Milk Type/Treatment: Raw Cow
Rennet Type: Traditional

The Flavor Experience

A complex, granular bite that feels like pyrotechnic particles of sweet onion grass, cashew, pineapple and lactic acid on your tongue. The dense paste is pierced with spires of crystallized amino acids which interlude the harmony of sweet and savory notes.

The Story

Parmigiano Reggiano is nursed to perfection by master producers, affineurs and graders. Raw grass-fed cow’s milk is transformed into one of the most essential cooking ingredients on the planet with the utmost care and precision over the span of its 24-month production. Made in copper cauldrons, partially-skimmed morning milk and whole evening milk is formed into 75-85 pound cylinders. After 12 months, each wheel is hand-inspected by a master grader from Il Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano and if it adheres to their measures of quality (which include being tested for distinctive tonal ranges with a hammer!), its rind is branded with the consortium’s insignia. Parmigiano’s dynamically aromatic and texturally complex character owes itself to its molecular composition. It develops its characteristic amino acid crystallization during aging as proteins breakdown and its fragrant notes of umami and the Mediterranean Sea are owed to its high level of the amino acid glutamate. Revered through history, Parmigiano holds its throne as the King of Cheese.

Usage Tips

Pair Parmigiano to your heart’s content; its complex flavor profile complements nearly everything. Douse with an aged Aceto Balsamico di Modena; pair with onion garlic jam and Prosecco; shave onto a summer salad; infuse soup broth with its aromatic rind; or ignite an entire wheel with brandy and serve pasta out of it!

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$14.99 - $54.99

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Your order is guaranteed to be handled with care and shipped with an eye toward ensuring the products arrive as fresh as possible. All of our perishables are packed in insulated, heat-resistant packaging with safe, re-usable ice packs. If you should also order dry goods, we neatly pack them around the other materials, enclosed in a sturdy, corrugated container.

It generally takes one business day to receive and process your order. Shipping speed selected at checkout applies to the time in transit only. The delivery clock starts once the package is picked up by our carriers, not once you submit your order, and there are times when our fulfillment team may hold certain orders to process and ship after the weekend in order to ensure product viability. Please note processing times may be extended during the holiday season.

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Product Description

Dense and granular with gritty spires of crystallized proteins. The flavor symphony apt for a royal court. 

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: Italy
Milk Type/Treatment: Raw Cow
Rennet Type: Traditional

The Flavor Experience

A complex, granular bite that feels like pyrotechnic particles of sweet onion grass, cashew, pineapple and lactic acid on your tongue. The dense paste is pierced with spires of crystallized amino acids which interlude the harmony of sweet and savory notes.

The Story

Parmigiano Reggiano is nursed to perfection by master producers, affineurs and graders. Raw grass-fed cow’s milk is transformed into one of the most essential cooking ingredients on the planet with the utmost care and precision over the span of its 24-month production. Made in copper cauldrons, partially-skimmed morning milk and whole evening milk is formed into 75-85 pound cylinders. After 12 months, each wheel is hand-inspected by a master grader from Il Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano and if it adheres to their measures of quality (which include being tested for distinctive tonal ranges with a hammer!), its rind is branded with the consortium’s insignia. Parmigiano’s dynamically aromatic and texturally complex character owes itself to its molecular composition. It develops its characteristic amino acid crystallization during aging as proteins breakdown and its fragrant notes of umami and the Mediterranean Sea are owed to its high level of the amino acid glutamate. Revered through history, Parmigiano holds its throne as the King of Cheese.

Usage Tips

Pair Parmigiano to your heart’s content; its complex flavor profile complements nearly everything. Douse with an aged Aceto Balsamico di Modena; pair with onion garlic jam and Prosecco; shave onto a summer salad; infuse soup broth with its aromatic rind; or ignite an entire wheel with brandy and serve pasta out of it!

SKU: CHIT200X

Straight From the Monger's Mouth
"It feels almost elemental, like a crystalline gem that belongs in a hall of minerals. I liken it to the salt of cheeses, both essential to cuisine and a highly valued commodity throughout history." – Sarah D., Monger Apprentice
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  1. Great
    5

    Posted by Steph on 18th Apr 2023

    One of the best

  2. Parmesano Reggiano
    5

    Posted by Rhoda on 21st Feb 2023

    Delicious. We always reorder.

  3. Cheese
    5

    Posted by Hiromi Cheeseman on 1st Feb 2023

    Excellent!

  4. Excelent
    5

    Posted by Parmigiano Reggiano on 10th Dec 2022

    Verry Verry Good

  5. PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
    5

    Posted by Tom on 29th Nov 2022

    Outstanding, fast service
    BIG THANKS!!!!!

  6. Terrific product and delivery service
    5

    Posted by Paul M on 6th Feb 2022

    Delivery was delayed due to winter storm but the cheeses I ordered were packed so well that they were still cold and fresh. The parmesan cheese I tried today was delicious! I highly recommend this cheese and Di Bruno Bros.

  7. fantastic quality
    5

    Posted by Unknown on 26th Oct 2021

    the most delicious cheese on the planet!

  8. Parmigiano Reggiano
    5

    Posted by Belinda on 16th Sep 2021

    Second time buying this cheese, I absolutely love it. I love the little crystal crunchy bits in it, the flavor is absolutely amazing! So happy I found this place while on vacation!

  9. Parmesan
    5

    Posted by Cynthia Ruffalo on 6th Sep 2021

    This cheese is by far the best Parmesan cheese I’ve ever had and we’ve done a lot of searching and tasting from here to Wisconsin!

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