Parmesan Cheese

The Mezzano presents some imperfections from the point of view of the structure of the paste, which do not damage the Parmesan from a gustatory and olfactory point of view. It is the youngest seasoning, still underdeveloped in all its nuances. Its sweet taste and delicate hints of fresh milk make it perfect for all types of use. Our 12-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, thanks to the particular production method, is rich in high biological value proteins, vitamins and mineral salts. That’s why it’s perfect for everyone: children, the elderly, sportsmen, pregnant and breastfeeding women. By nature it also contains a practically zero amount of lactose, so it is also excellent for those suffering from intolerances. Our Parmigiano Reggiano 12 months MEZZANO has a price per kg of €10.90, one of the best on the market!

12 months is the minimum aging that any PDO Parmigiano Reggiano must have. At this age, Parmigiano Reggiano is still very young, and has not yet fully developed all its potential, which we will find instead in more advanced ages. The paste is still quite tender, while the flavour is harmonious, delicate and pleasantly sweet, with interesting hints of fresh milk, yogurt and fresh fruit. It is perfect as an aperitif accompanied with sparkling white wines or to give a new and intense flavour to salads and other cold dishes.

Organoleptic characteristics  

• Almost imperceptible tyrosine, low graininess and low hardness
• High deformability, friability and low solubility
• Lactic (hints of fresh milk and yogurt) and vegetable (grass and boiled vegetables) flavour
• Sweet and slightly acid taste

Try it with a fresh Lambrusco Emiliano, even better if combined with an artisan strawberry compote and a good balsamic vinegar.

Our 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano has a noticeable lactic base that gives a fresh and always delicate flavour. The paste is clear, with a delicately sweet flavour reminiscent of cream, and the typical aromas of this type of cheese begin to be present. The paste is still soft, but with a good friability and graininess. 18-month Pamrigiano Reggiano is excellent as an aperitif combined with raw vegetables, such as celery and cherry tomatoes.  

Organoleptic Characteristics  

• No or very small holes with moderate graininess.
• Paste of medium consistency, moderately crumbly and elastic.
• Scent notes of butter, milk, yogurt and fresh fruit
• The flavour is a perfect balance of flavour, acidity and sweetness

Try it paired with dried fruit and nuts or for a normal aperitif. Excellent with a fresh glass of Malvasia and accompanied with a red onion preserve.

Our 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano is perfect for those who love to taste cheeses, as at this age it has reached its best structure, developing all those characteristics that make it unique. This age has a tasty and intense flavour, and the scent of fresh milk gives way to hints of hay, grass and yogurt. Its distinctly crumbly texture makes it perfect for grating and becoming a tasty filling for fresh pasta, erbazzone (a traditional pie), lasagne and other typical Reggio dishes.

Organoleptic Characteristics  

• Intense and slightly sweet flavour, with hints of yogurt.
• Herbaceous aromas (hay and grass) stand out on the nose.
• Brittle, dry and grainy consistency.

Try it paired with aromatic honey, accompanied with a structured red wine, such as Barbera d’Asti, Rosso di Montepulciano or Morellino.

Our 48-month Parmigiano Reggiano contains all those precious characteristics that only time can develop. The long aging period gives this cheese a more compact and irregular appearance, together with an intense amber colour. The flavour is more complex and pungent than previous ages, with pleasant spicy notes, of hay and dried fruit and nuts. It is perfect for those who love particular and uncommon tastes, and is excellent as a gift. In the kitchen it is perfect for tasting sessions, perhaps accompanied with well-structured and meditation wines.

Organoleptic Characteristics  

• Compact and very crumbly paste.
• On the nose it has more developed hints, such as spices, dried fruit and nuts and hay.
• Strong, decisive and slightly pungent flavour.
• Amber colour.

Try it with a good glass of fresh Lambrusco or intense and full-bodied wines, such as Barolo or Sauternes. It is excellent to simply taste in shavings, maybe accompanied with sweet preserves and balsamic vinegars. Given its noticeable friability it is also excellent grated as a filling for fresh pasta.