Parmigiano Reggiano Vacca Bianca Modenese 24 months Slow Food Presidium

Parmigiano Reggiano Vacca Bianca Modenese is a dairy excellence produced exclusively with milk from the rare Vacca Bianca Modenese, a native breed ideal for the production of Parmigiano thanks to its perfect balance between fats and proteins. This cheese, a Slow Food Presidium, represents a safeguard of biodiversity and Italian tradition. With a 24-month maturation, it develops a distinctive organoleptic profile that celebrates tradition and quality.

Milk: Raw milk from Vacca Bianca Modenese, a Slow Food Presidium.

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Traditional cylindrical shape with a hard rind. Straw-yellow paste, without holes or with minute holes.
• Structure: Clear granularity, with a crumbly and soluble consistency, typical of a Parmigiano aged 24 months.
• Smell and Aroma: Notes of melted butter, milk and yogurt, with a fruity aftertaste that recalls hints of banana and pineapple, which give the cheese a unique freshness.
• Flavor: Savoury and well-balanced, with a natural sweetness that blends harmoniously with the salty notes, creating a delicate and enveloping taste.

Maturation: 24 months.

Recommended Pairings

• Honey: Lavender Honey

Lavender honey, with its delicate, floral sweetness, enhances the fruity notes and banana and pineapple aftertaste of the Parmigiano, adding an aromatic nuance that balances the savouriness.

• Pearls: Orange Pearls

The orange pearls, with their citrusy and slightly sweet touch, harmonize perfectly with the fresh fruit notes of the cheese, creating a lively and aromatic contrast.

• Compote: Pear Compote and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI

The sweet and slightly acidic pear compote, enriched with balsamic, pairs with the crumbly structure of the Parmigiano, enhancing its balance between sweetness and savouriness.

• Gelatin: Raspberry Jelly

The raspberry jelly adds a slightly acidic and fruity note that contrasts with the graininess and savoury flavour of the Parmigiano, offering a fresh and refined sensation.

• Cream: Cream with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Figs

This cream, with the sweetness of figs and the acidity of balsamic vinegar, completes the complex profile of the Parmigiano, emphasizing its delicacy and sweetness.

• Purissima: Wild Blueberry Purissima

The blueberry purissima, with its acidic and intense flavor, accentuates the freshness and fruity notes of the cheese, making the taste experience particularly balanced and sophisticated.

• Traditional: Mostarda Fina di Carpi

The Mostarda Fina di Carpi, with its mustard fruit nuances, adds a spicy and sweet touch that completes the Parmigiano, enhancing its elegance and tradition.

Beer: Excellent with a Pilsner beer or a Golden Ale, which complement the fruity freshness of the Parmigiano.

Wines: Ideal with a fresh and fruity white wine, such as a Pignoletto or a Sauvignon Blanc, or with a light red like a Lambrusco di Sorbara, which balances the sweetness and flavor of the cheese.

Bread: Perfect with rustic bread or wholemeal croutons, which accompany the crumbly Parmigiano.

Other Pairings: Delicious enjoyed pure, or used to enrich salads of fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables for a touch of elegance.

Recommended Knife: We recommend an almond knife for aged cheeses, to break the cheese and keep its crumbly texture intact.