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Cheese of the Month:

   
  Parmigiano Reggiano    
       
 
Parmigiano Reggiano is a firm, granular cheese that sits regally atop Italy's finest expressions. To clarify, there is Parmesan cheese, Parmesan-style cheeses - i.e. those made in a similar style - and then there is the princely Parmigiano Reggiano. Like champagne, which can only come from France's Champagne district, Parmigiano Reggiano is largely restricted to the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. The firm cheeses made in a similar style outside the proscribed areas are referred to as Parmesan, but are generally poor imitations. Well worth a look.
   
       
 
   
   
         
 
 
         
 
Tasty Tip Food tips from Dida's GM, Liz Wheadon
     
         
 
Often regarded as no more than a cheese to top off the Pizza, Parmesan is surely underestimated. The pinnacle of Parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano is a wonderful eating cheese; just crumble some Reggiano onto a plate, drizzle with a good quality balsamic and leave for about 15 minutes before consuming, as is. For a refreshing salad, slice Reggiano and some pear and mix with walnuts and witloff, dressing with a little oil and vinegar. Or, simply cut the cheese into chunks and enjoy with a glass of champagne, one of the best food and wine matches in the world.
 
         
 
 
     

GRANA PADANO 14-18 MTHS
Grana Padano is also a versatile cheese with a sweet, nutty taste that can be grated over pasta or served as an ‘antipasto’ .

Country: Italy
Cheese Type: Hard Cheese
Milk Type: Cow
Wine Match: Champagne Non Vintage
Item #: 55591
Price $7.50 per 100g

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO 24MTH
Parmigiano Reggiano is an extraordinary cheese with amazing aromas and taste and a unique texture, notes of fresh and citrus fruit can be tasted, along with a hint of nuts.

Country: Italy
Cheese Type: Hard Cheese
Milk Type: Cow
Wine Match: Methode Champenoise
Item #: 55594
Retail Price $8.37 per 100g
now $7.99 per 100g

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO 24MTH
Vacuum packed and pre cut into 200-250g slices. Parmigiano Reggiano is an extraordinary cheese with amazing aromas and taste and a unique texture, notes of fresh and citrus fruit can be tasted, along with a hint of nuts.

Country: Italy
Cheese Type: Hard Cheese
Milk Type: Cow
Wine Match: Port
Item #: 55592
Price $8.89 per 100g

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