Grana Padano Cheese (Quarter Wheel)
🇮🇹 Grana Padano – Authentic Italian Hard Cheese (18 Months Aged)
Discover one of Italy’s most iconic cheeses. Grana Padano has been crafted in the Po River Valley for nearly 1,000 years, following a tradition created by monks who developed a way to preserve milk through long aging. Today, it remains one of Italy’s most appreciated cheeses for its balance, versatility, and unmistakable flavor.
⭐ Why Grana Padano Is Exceptional
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Made from partially skimmed cow’s milk
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Aged 18 months for a rich, full-bodied taste
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Natural golden, hard rind with official Grana Padano markings
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Naturally lactose-free due to traditional slow aging
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Perfect balance: less salty and more delicate than Parmigiano Reggiano
🧀 Flavor & Texture
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Flavor: Nutty, savory, slightly sweet
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Texture: Hard, crumbly, grainy, and flaky
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Aroma: Fruity and fragrant
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Color: Pale yellow
A cheese that melts beautifully, shaves cleanly, and adds depth to every dish.
🍽 How to Use It
Ideal grated or shaved, Grana Padano enhances:
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Pasta, risotto, soups
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Carpaccio, fresh salads, roasted vegetables
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Meat fillings (lasagna, meatballs)
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Cheese boards with honey, walnuts, fruit, or mustards
Wine Pairings
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For younger wheels: fresh white wines
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For older wheels: medium-bodied reds
🧾 Product Details
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Weight: ~20 lb (9 kg) — wheel or quarter cuts
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Aging: 18 months
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Ingredients: Cow’s milk, salt, rennet, egg white lysozyme
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Region: Po River Valley, Northern Italy
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Packaging: Vacuum-sealed for freshness
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Form: Hard cheese wheel
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Origin: Product of Italy
✅ Highlights
✔ Traditional Italian craftsmanship
✔ Naturally lactose-free
✔ Smooth, rich, full flavor
✔ Versatile for cooking & serving
✔ More delicate than Parmesan
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects as well as other reproductive harm. For more information please go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food
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