A true Parmigiano from the region of Emilia Romagna between Bologna and Modena, provides the richest taste sensation of any hard cheese, and this parmesan is unrivalled in its structure, taste and pleasing aroma. As parmesan grows older, it acquires a sharper taste that, if anything, turns it into even more of an unmissable delicacy. Our wonderfully complex 36-month-aged parmesan has incredible taste and texture and, for sheer flavour and quality, beats any supermarket parmesan every time
Terre di Montagna is located in the leafy and green Monte Cimione hills, the company takes pride in making the highest quality parmesan with little environmental impact in an area that is really far away from pollution following the traditional recipe.
Color: intense straw yellow.
Structure: absent or small holes, very evident, consistent, very friable and soluble granularity, grainy, enriched by the presence of numerous tyrosine crystals.
Smell and aroma: complex, characterized by notes of dried fruit, meat broth with the addition of spicy sensations, especially nutmeg.
Taste: the sweet becomes less perceptible and the savory sensation prevails, sometimes accompanied by a certain spiciness.
Parmesan is probably the most famous Italian product in the world, an outstanding symbol of the country's produce. Fortunately, you don't even need to be an expert to discern a real Parmigiano before you buy: the outside of genuine DOP parmesan is traditionally stamped all over with the words "Parmigiano Reggiano", making identification easy even on the smallest pieces.
Perfect to eat simply sliced on its own, our parmesan is also fabulous with fruit, drizzled with honey or served with cured meats. And of course, it is essential grated over pasta, lasagne and all kinds of other cooked dishes.
Grated, shaved or sliced into fragrant, granular slivers, when added to food the taste difference is unforgettable. The best way to eat this scintillating product is to eat it simply on its own, so as to really appreciate the gloriously mature flavour.
Cow milk, whey milk, rennet, salt.