Here are a few facts about this
extraordinary cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano must be made with completely natural ingredients, using a centuries-old process, in a geographical area of Italy so carefully defined that you can make Parmigiano Reggiano in one area of Bologna but not another. It is so good that chefs and nutritionists consider it a practically perfect food, and has become a cultural symbol of Italy’s rich heritage of artisanal traditions and superior quality.
FACT NO. 1
Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano can only be made in Italy.
`PARMIGIANO’ MEANS ‘FROM PARMA’
In Italian, “Parmigiano” literally means “from Parma”. Parmigiano Reggiano was first made in the Middle Ages by monks in the area around the city of Parma – which explains the name. Today, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano can only be crafted in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna, and Mantova. This small region of Italy offers a special combination of climate, geography, and soil composition that is essential to give Parmigiano Reggiano it’s unique and distinctive taste.
In contrast, generic hard cheeses can be made anywhere. Some are made in the US, others are made in Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, and other countries, therefore the terrain can vary greatly. Also, other cheeses are not subject to the strict regulation, aging requirements, or quality standards of Parmigiano Reggiano.
FACT NO. 1
Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano can only be made in Italy.
`PARMIGIANO’ MEANS ‘FROM PARMA’
In Italian, “Parmigiano” literally means “from Parma”. Parmigiano Reggiano was first made in the Middle Ages by monks in the area around the city of Parma – which explains the name. Today, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano can only be crafted in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna, and Mantova. This small region of Italy offers a special combination of climate, geography, and soil composition that is essential to give Parmigiano Reggiano it’s unique and distinctive taste.
In contrast, generic hard cheeses can be made anywhere. Some are made in the US, others are made in Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, and other countries, therefore the terrain can vary greatly. Also, other cheeses are not subject to the strict regulation, aging requirements, or quality standards of Parmigiano Reggiano.