Parmigiano Reggiano DOP over 50 months

Ingredients: milk, salt and rennet

Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 50 months is a hard cheese. It has a strong, pronounced flavour, rich in nutrients and low in fat. An ideal Parmigiano for refined palates and light diets, particularly suitable for infants. This Parmigiano Reggiano has a dark colour but tends towards the typical straw yellow. It is crumbly and grainy, as it is rich in tyrosine. The flavour of Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 50 months is unparalleled, resulting from a long maturation process that gives it unique characteristics. Spicy and slightly hot flavours make it a Parmigiano that is immediately recognisable to the palate. It can be used as a condiment to flavour dishes or accompany an unrivalled tasting. This cheese has a slightly toasted aftertaste, tending towards bitter and therefore ideal for tasting. It is easily digestible and naturally lactose-free. Parmigiano Reggiano over 50 months is a cheese with a low saturated fat content, rich in proteins and with a high percentage of elements such as calcium, phosphorus and vitamins important for our well-being. Being rich in tyrosine, the amino acid visible in the form of white crystals, Parmigiano Reggiano is a source of benefits for our brain. Tyrosine alleviates problems such as attention deficit, narcolepsy or psychophysical tiredness due to high and sudden efforts. For this reason, in fact, it is often integrated into the diets of students, athletes and workers who do a lot of exercise. Also excellent as a snack for a regenerating break. Parmigiano Reggiano over 50 months is considered a natural food supplement because it strengthens bones and contributes to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and oxidative damage. Following its high maturation, the extremely concentrated and intense flavor of this Parmigiano is ideal for those who love refined flavors. Its grainy, crumbly and explosive structure on the palate makes it suitable for tastings, accompanied by sweet fruit mustards or drops of traditional Modena balsamic vinegar. Parmigiano Reggiano over 50 months can also be enjoyed with sweet and sour fruit jams, such as citrus fruit. Also ideal grated, to flavor special first courses or rich soups, Parmigiano Reggiano with this maturation can also be paired with various cured meats to compose tasty platters. As for the wines to pair, this cheese calls for robust reds that enhance its strong and toasted flavor. If, however, you want the opposite effect, that is, to lighten the flavor of Parmigiano Reggiano over 50 months before moving on to the next course, for example, it is better to accompany it with sparkling or white sparkling wines, so as to leave a note of sweet and sour aftertaste. The ideal storage temperature is between 4°C and 8°C. Be very careful once you have removed the cheese from the vacuum. If it is still closed, it can be stored in good conditions for more than three months, but if opened it needs care to keep its flavor intact. We recommend keeping it in a container that keeps away the odors of surrounding foods.