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Parmigiano Reggiano is a DOP hard cheese obtained from raw, partially skimmed cow’s milk, usually made with evening and morning milk.
The production area includes the provinces of Reggio Emilia, Modena, Parma and Bologna on the left bank of the Reno river and Mantua on the right bank of the Po river.
Strict criteria has to be followed in order to be certified as an authentic PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product and have the stamp of approval from the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium to bear the name on its rind.
The paste should be golden yellow, with a creamy smooth texture and sweet grassy flavour.