Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy regions of Italy using methods that have remained the same for nine centuries. It is a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product.
All such products are defined and protected by European Union Law to defend the reputation of regional foods and protect the consumers and producers. Therefore the unique characteristics of Parmigiano Reggiano can only be produced in the area of origin.
Area of Origin
Parmigiano Reggiano is made in the areas of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna to the west of the Reno River and Mantua to the east of the Po River. The cows are fed on completely natural forage, producing a very high quality milk.
This unpasturised milk is then collected at the local dairies twice a day, and taken to the nearby production sites to be transformed into Parmigiano Reggiano.
Each stage of the Parmesan production is important for creating the final product, and there are strict quality controls that must be met.
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