On our website, www.vandelliformaggi.com, we offer an exclusive selection of Parmigiano Reggiano di Vacca Frisona in the aging periods of 12, 24, 30, 36, 50 and 60 months, ideal for a vertical tasting that celebrates the cheesemaking tradition and craftsmanship.
How to organize a vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano di Vacca Frisona
- Parmigiano Reggiano 12 Mesi Aroma and flavor: fresh and lactic, with notes of yogurt and cream, which enhance the natural sweetness of the milk. Texture: soft and elastic, with a barely perceptible graininess. Experience: perfect as an opening to the tasting, where the fresh flavor prepares the palate to discover the evolutions of the maturing process.
- Parmigiano Reggiano 24 Mesi Aroma and flavor: growing complexity, with hints of butter and fresh fruit, but still characterized by a delicate sweetness. Texture: the graininess is more evident, and the paste is crumbly, but maintains a solubility on the palate. Experience: this is where the Parmigiano begins to develop its typical friability, making this tasting ideal for those who love young and fragrant cheeses.
- Parmigiano Reggiano 30 Months Aroma and flavor: the notes of dried fruit and melted butter intensify, while the flavor becomes more pronounced, with a perfect balance between sweet and savory. Texture: more crumbly and crystalline, with tyrosine crystals that add a pleasant crunch. Experience: the balance between sweetness and savory at this maturation is perfect for tasting, with a rounded and enveloping taste.
- Parmigiano Reggiano 36 Months Aroma and flavor: complex aromas emerge, with herbaceous notes and a savory profile that reflects the maturation. The sweetness fades, giving way to an intense and full flavor. Texture: crumbly and with a well-defined graininess, which slowly melts in the mouth. Experience: this tasting brings to the palate a depth of flavor that is ideal for lovers of strong and structured cheeses.
- Parmigiano Reggiano 50 Months Aroma and flavor: notes of dried fruit and spices predominate, with a hint of broth that enriches the intensity. Texture: extremely crumbly, with widespread tyrosine crystals, which give a crunchy and soluble consistency. Experience: at this level, Parmigiano Reggiano is an intense and full-bodied experience, perfect for concluding a tasting.
- Parmigiano Reggiano 60 Months Aroma and flavor: a true explosion of flavors, with a complexity that ranges from spices to notes of leather and hay, typical of a long maturation. Texture: very crumbly and compact, with a pronounced graininess and large crystals that enrich the taste. Experience: the pinnacle of vertical tasting, this cheese represents the essence of aging, with an enveloping flavor and an intense and persistent aftertaste.
How to organize the tasting
Prepare the cutting board in order of maturation, starting with the youngest Parmigiano Reggiano and moving on to the most aged. This allows you to respect the evolution of flavors and consistencies, allowing the more intense cheeses to complete the experience. Accompany the tasting with wildflower honey, walnuts and fresh pears, ideal for enhancing the complexity of each maturation.
Conclusions
A vertical tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano is a sensory journey through the tradition and artisanal passion of cheese production. Each taste reflects a time, a care and an art that never ceases to amaze and that you can explore in depth with our Parmigiani di Vacca Frisona. By visiting www.vandelliformaggi.com, you can find the complete range to organize your vertical tasting and savor all the nuances of this Italian treasure.