
Description
Parmigiano Reggiano Vacca Bianca Modenese is a dairy excellence produced exclusively with milk from the rare Vacca Bianca Modenese cow, a native breed ideal for Parmigiano production due to its perfect balance of fats and proteins. This cheese, a Slow Food Presidium, represents a safeguard of biodiversity and Italian tradition. With a 24-month aging, it develops a distinctive organoleptic profile that celebrates tradition and quality. Milk: Raw milk from Vacca Bianca Modenese, Slow Food Presidium. Organoleptic Characteristics Appearance: Traditional cylindrical shape with a hard rind. Straw-yellow paste, without or with small eyes. Structure: Evident granularity, with a crumbly and soluble texture, typical of a 24-month aged Parmigiano. Smell and Aroma: Notes of melted butter, milk, and yogurt, with a fruity aftertaste reminiscent of banana and pineapple, giving the cheese a unique freshness. Taste: Savory and well-balanced, with a natural sweetness that harmoniously blends with the salty notes, creating a delicate and enveloping flavor. Aging: 24 months. Recommended Pairings Honey: Lavender HoneyLavender honey, with its floral and delicate sweetness, enhances the fruity notes and the banana and pineapple aftertaste of the Parmigiano, adding an aromatic nuance that balances the savoriness. Pearls: Orange PearlsOrange pearls, with their citrusy and slightly sweet touch, perfectly harmonize with the fresh fruit notes of the cheese, creating a lively and aromatic contrast. Compote: Pear and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI CompoteThe pear compote, sweet and slightly tangy, enriched with balsamic, pairs with the crumbly structure of the Parmigiano, enhancing its balance between sweetness and savoriness. Jelly: Raspberry JellyRaspberry jelly adds a slightly tangy and fruity note that contrasts with the granularity and savory taste of the Parmigiano, offering a fresh and refined sensation. Cream: Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI and Fig CreamThis cream, with the sweetness of figs and the acidity of balsamic vinegar, completes the complex profile of the Parmigiano, emphasizing its delicacy and sweetness. Purissima: Wild Blueberry PurissimaThe wild blueberry purissima, with its tangy and intense flavor, accentuates the freshness and fruity notes of the cheese, making the tasting experience particularly balanced and sophisticated. Traditional: Mostarda Fina di CarpiThe Mostarda Fina di Carpi, with its mustard fruit nuances, adds a spicy and sweet touch that completes the Parmigiano, enhancing its elegance and tradition. Beer: Excellent with a Pilsner or a Golden Ale, which complement the fruity freshness of the Parmigiano. Wines: Ideal with a fresh and fruity white wine, such as a Pignoletto or a Sauvignon Blanc, or with a light red like a Lambrusco di Sorbara, which balances the sweetness and savoriness of the cheese. Bread: Perfect with rustic bread or whole grain crostini, which accompany the crumbly texture of the Parmigiano. Other Pairings: Delicious enjoyed on its own, or used to enrich fresh fruit salads and seasonal vegetables for a touch of elegance. Recommended Knife: An almond knife for aged cheeses is recommended, to break the cheese and maintain its crumbly texture intact.