Auricchio Parmigiano Reggiano is undoubtedly and by far the KING of Parmigiano cheese and is made from a mixture of morning and evening cow’s milk in the Province of Parma, Italy.
Type: Hard
Aged: minimum of 2 years
Texture: Crystalline, dense and gritty with a natural rind
Colour: Straw yellow
Flavour: sharp, fruity and nutty with savoury notes
Aroma: strong
How to use: Ideal for grating, shred or shave it on pasta, salad, or stirred into soups, and sauces to add depth of flavour and as well as eaten in chunks and adding to cheese boards/platters.
Pairing: Excellent with cured meats, dehydrated fruit such as apricots, figs, raisins, plums and with nuts like walnuts and hazelnuts and drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Also with full bodied red wines like Barolo and Picconero or Italian sparkling wines like Prosecco and Lambrusco, crisp white wines such as Sauvignon Bianco and Pinot Grigio.
Country of Origin: Product of Italy
Benefits: No artificial flavours or colours and D.O.P certification to guarantee product authenticity.