A legend across the centuries. Few foods in the world can tell a story nearly a thousand years long. Parmigiano Reggiano DOP was born in the Middle Ages and, to this day, is crafted from the very same three simple ingredients: milk, rennet, and salt.
Its renown was already legendary in the 14th century, when Giovanni Boccaccio, in the Decameron, imagined a famous “mountain of grated Parmigiano,” a symbol of abundance and culinary joy. Ever since, this cheese has become an icon of Italian gastronomy, cherished by writers, artists, and connoisseurs through the ages.
Its secret is time. Through patient aging, it unfolds ever-richer aromas and fragrances: delicate and milky in its early months, becoming more intense and complex with the passing of years, up to the elegant notes of dried fruit and the characteristic crumbly texture that make it truly unique.
Best enjoyed on its own or paired with a few drops of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP, Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello, Salame Contadino, honey, pears, or walnuts. It pairs beautifully with a fine Lambrusco, a Metodo Classico sparkling wine, or a great Emilian red. Every taste is a journey into the authentic flavors of our land.
At ForkEmilia Nature, we select only authentic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, crafted by small artisan dairies in Emilia, bringing to your table an excellence that tells the story, culture, and soul of our land.
36-Month Characteristics
🧀 Compact, crumbly, and grainy texture, with a distinctly drier and characteristic body 🥛 Intense aromas of warm milk, butter, and hay, accompanied by elegant notes of dried fruit and spices 💛 Rich, full, and lingering flavor, with a pleasant savory depth and a long, harmonious finish ✨ Naturally lactose-free, highly digestible 🌿 100% natural, free of preservatives and additives
This is no ordinary Parmigiano. Every wheel we select for ForkEmilia Nature comes from small Emilian dairies, where tradition, terroir, and passion meet. It is authentic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, crafted with only milk, rennet, and salt, just as it was a thousand years ago.
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Nutritional Values
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP is naturally rich in high-biological-value proteins, calcium, and phosphorus, made exclusively from milk, salt, and rennet, with no preservatives or additives. Thanks to its slow, extended aging, it is naturally lactose-free, easily digestible, and provides a precious source of energy and essential nutrients.
The values below refer to 100 g of product and represent the typical nutritional profile of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.
Energy 402 kcal ──────────────────── Fat 30 g ──────── of which saturates 20 g ──────────── Carbohydrates 0 g ─────────── of which sugars 0 g ───────────── Protein 32 g ────────── Salt 1.6 g ───────
History – Parmigiano Reggiano DOP: Nine Centuries of Excellence
There are flavors that withstand the passage of time without ever losing their soul. Parmigiano Reggiano DOP is one of them.
Its story began nearly nine hundred years ago in the countryside of Reggio Emilia and Parma. It was Benedictine and Cistercian monks who perfected a method capable of transforming local milk into a cheese destined to become one of the most prestigious symbols of Italian gastronomy.
Even today, Parmigiano Reggiano is crafted in these very same lands, following the time-honored principles handed down through generations. The ingredients remain unchanged: milk, salt, and natural rennet. No preservatives, no additives. Only the mastery of artisan cheesemakers and deep respect for the rhythms of nature.
Every wheel is born from milk sourced exclusively within the designated origin area, requiring around 14 liters of milk for every single kilogram of cheese. Following the make, a long aging process begins, during which Parmigiano Reggiano develops its extraordinary aromatic complexity: notes of fresh milk, dried fruit, melted butter, meadow grasses, and warm spices harmonize in a balance found nowhere else in the world.
Protected by the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium and subject to rigorous quality controls throughout the supply chain, this cheese stands today as one of the finest expressions of Italian craftsmanship.
Naturally Rich in Nourishing Qualities
Parmigiano Reggiano is a natural source of high-biological-value protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Throughout the aging process, proteins are broken down into easily absorbed amino acids, making it remarkably easy to digest.
Thanks to its traditional craftsmanship, it is also naturally lactose-free, with a residual content of less than 0.01 g per 100 g of product.
The King of the Table
Each aging stage tells a distinct story.
Younger wheels offer delicate, milky notes, while extended aging yields deep, intense aromas, a pleasantly crumbly texture, and an astonishing richness of flavor.
For us at ForkEmilia, it embodies the very essence of Emilia: a masterpiece born of the dedication, patience, and passion of the men and women who have preserved this peerless tradition for centuries.
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