Grana Padano D.O.P. Aged 10 Months 1/8

Keep Grana Padano well-refrigerated.

Grana Padano is one of the most consumed and exported Italian cheese in the world, thus, an important and favorite cheese in various and specific gourmet and culinary preparations, whether in fine dining scene or in the comforts of homely meals. It is a hard, grainy cheese made from high-quality raw milk of cows which have been fed on fresh forage, hay, corn silage or preserved fodder and aged over 10 months. This length of maturation period gives Grana Padano a pale and straw color without yet crystal formations. Therefore, the texture is smooth and soft on the palate and the taste is mild and delicate, with a remarkable sweet, creamy and milky flavour. It is ideal as a table cheese, excellent when grated and highly versatile for eating regularly and everyday cooking. Grana Padano is naturally lactose-free due to its long ageing and is also gluten-free. Only specific provinces and regions are able to produce the globally sought-after Grana Padano. The D.O.P. label verifies that the Grana Padano is produced in a particular geographical zone using only traditional methods. D.O.P. stands for Denominazione di Origine Protetta and is a certification awarded by the European Union to products that are derived from a specific region. With this stamp of approval and recognition, you can be assured that our Grana Padano is only the finest and authentic in product and origin.