Outside Italy the Parmigiano Reggiano is , sometimes, translated with the word "Parmesan", are we sure we're talking about the same product? As it concerns the UE countries the answer is positive. After a ruling delivered by the justice court in 2008, it was established that in Europe a cheese could be sold as Parmesan only if real Parmigiano Reggiano. On the contrary, in the rest of the world the denomination Parmesan doesn't guarantee that it is true and authentic Parmigiano Reggiano. Indeed, often lower quality products are hidden under this name, that have in common only being hard paste and used as grated cheese. In Italy, a cheese to obtain the denomination Parmigiano Reggiano has to respect the rigid rules imposed by the DOP disciplinary: from the kind of cows that can be used for the milk production, what they must eat, how the cheese has to be prepared, the aging and so on. Here in our website you will find exclusively true Parmigiano Reggiano from different producers, of every kind and aging Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse (milk from the red cow) matured 48 months: Parmigiano Reggiano than 36 months Cheese Factory Villa Righi - Maturer Emilio Brullo and may others.

Parmigiano Reggiano follows a strict and precise disciplinary, but, despite that, all the parmigiano reggiano aren't the same. Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse (milk from the red cow) matured 48 months unicity derives from the milk origin, in fact it is realized using only red cow milk, a race which arrived in Italy with the Longboards. This race has a fewer production comparing to the average but an higher content of proteins and caseins, so it is more adapt to the cheese production. After 48 moths of maturation the parmigiano vacche rosse has a delicate yet long-lasting flavor, without being piquant. The dough is slightly grainy and the long aging period guarantees an intense yet delicate flavor, which is typical for this variety.Recommendation: Parmigiano Reggiano must never be served cold, but should be at room temperature. The Parmigiano Reggiano of the red cow is ideal to emphasize the flavor of stews, main dishes and salads. Optimal for filling ravioli and other stuffed pasta. Or as a companion of sausages, mostarda and jam. Perfect to genuine balsamic vinegar of Modena or acacia or multi-flower honey. Goes well with well-structured red wines (Barolo, Barbaresco) and white sweet wines.