Cooked pressed DOP · Po Valley
Grana Padano DOP
A great hard cheese from the Po plain, milder and fruitier than Parmigiano. A granular texture with a slight crunch, aromas of hay, butter and dried fruit. 1/8 wheel wedge for catering.
Min. 9 monthsAgeing
Raw cow's milkMilk
DOPAppellation
1/8 wedgeFormat
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ITasting notes
Profile
Intensity
MildIntense
Length
ShortLong
Saltiness
Lightly saltedSalty
Meltiness
CrumblyMelting
Tasting
Appearance
Straw yellow to golden.
Aroma
Dry fruity, buttery.
On the palate
Granular, round and salty, umami, less powerful than an aged Parmigiano.
Aromas
HayDried fruitButterHazelnut
Pairings
Grated over pasta & risottosGratinsSoave / LuganaBarbera
IIIThe producer
A Brescia-area producer from the DOP zone (Po Valley) — exact identity to be confirmed.
IVAvailable formats
Formats of this product for foodservice. Prices and availability on request.
VSpecifications
- Origin
- Po Valley, Italy
- Format
- 1/8 wheel wedge (~4.6 kg)
- Packaging
- Sold by weight
- Storage
- Refrigerated (4°C), resealed packaging
- Reference
- FRO-002
Information
- Milk
- Cow, raw milk (partially skimmed)
- Paste type
- Cooked pressed, granular
- Ageing
- Min. 9 months
- Raw / pasteurised milk
- Raw milk
- Appellation
- DOP / AOP
The cheese