Parmigiano Reggiano Mountain Product 30 months

Parmigiano Reggiano Prodotto di Montagna is an authentic DOP excellence produced with raw mountain milk, which guarantees its origin and quality. The EU certification ensures that the milk comes exclusively from mountain stables, with at least 60% of the feed grown in these areas. Selected with a rigorous evaluation at 20 months, this cheese reaches full maturity at 30 months, developing a rich and intense organoleptic profile, perfect for those looking for strong and complex flavors.

Milk: Raw milk from mountain stables, with predominantly mountain feed.

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Traditional cylindrical shape with hard rind. Intense straw yellow paste, without holes or with minute holes.
• Structure: Very evident granularity, compact and very crumbly consistency, enriched with numerous tyrosine crystals that give it a distinctive crunchiness.
• Smell and Aroma: Complex and enveloping, with notes of dried fruit and meat broth, enriched by spicy hints, such as nutmeg, typical of a long maturation in the mountains.
• Flavor: Savoury and intense, with a slight spiciness that adds depth, while the sweetness is more attenuated, leaving room for a rich and persistent taste.

Maturation: 30 months.

Recommended Pairings

• Honey: Sunflower Honey

Sunflower honey, with its sweet and slightly floral notes, creates a pleasant contrast with the intense flavor and light spiciness of Parmigiano, enhancing the aromatic profile of the cheese without overwhelming it.

• Pearls: Pearls with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Truffle

These pearls, with their sophisticated and enveloping taste, add a touch of elegance that marries perfectly with the complexity and mountain character of Parmigiano, balancing the strong flavor with an explosion of truffle aroma.

• Compote: Fig Compote and "Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI"

The sweetness of the figs combined with the acidity of the balsamic vinegar creates a unique contrast that balances the crumbly structure and rich flavor of the Parmigiano, offering a complete tasting experience.

• Gelatin: "Lambrusco di Modena DOP" Gelatin

The Lambrusco jelly, with its fruity and slightly sweet notes, amplifies the aromatic nuances of the cheese, adding a pleasant sweetness that envelops and balances the flavor and complexity of the Parmigiano.

• Cream: "Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI" and Berries Cream

This sweet and slightly acidic cream of berries enhances the grainy structure of the Parmigiano, making the combination particularly intriguing and rich in nuances.

• Purissima: Purissima di Berries

The purissima di frutti di bosco, with its intense and slightly acidic flavor, complements the complexity of the Parmigiano and offers a touch of freshness that perfectly balances the flavor of the cheese.

• Traditional: Mostarda Fina di Carpi

The mostarda di Carpi, with its sweet and mustardy note, adds a sophisticated and unique contrast to the Parmigiano, making each bite a refined and enveloping gastronomic experience.

Beer: Perfect with an abbey beer or a Belgian Strong Ale, whose richness complements the savory notes of the Parmesan.

Wines: Excellent with a full-bodied red wine like a Barolo or an Amarone, or with a structured white wine like a mountain Riesling, which enhance the complexity of the cheese.

Bread: Ideal with wholemeal bread or rustic croutons, which complement the crumbly and grainy texture.

Other Pairings: Delicious enjoyed pure to fully appreciate its complexity, or accompanied by dried fruit and full-bodied red wines for a refined pairing.

Recommended Knife: An almond-shaped knife is recommended for aged cheeses, to break the cheese while maintaining its crumbly and grainy texture