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.

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⭐ Why Grana Padano Is Exceptional

• Made from partially skimmed cow’s milk

• Aged 18 months for a rich, full-bodied taste

• Natural golden, hard rind with official Grana Padano markings

• Naturally lactose-free due to traditional slow aging

• Perfect balance: less salty and more delicate than Parmigiano Reggiano

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🧀 Flavor & Texture

• Flavor: Nutty, savory, slightly sweet

• Texture: Hard, crumbly, grainy, and flaky

• Aroma: Fruity and fragrant

• Color: Pale yellow

A cheese that melts beautifully, shaves cleanly, and adds depth to every dish.

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🍽 How to Use It

Ideal grated or shaved, Grana Padano enhances:

• Pasta, risotto, soups

• Carpaccio, fresh salads, roasted vegetables

• Meat fillings (lasagna, meatballs)

• Cheese boards with honey, walnuts, fruit, or mustards

Wine Pairings

• For younger wheels: fresh white wines

• For older wheels: medium-bodied reds

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🧾 Product Details

• Weight: ~20 lb (9 kg) — wheel or quarter cuts

• Aging: 18 months

• Ingredients: Cow’s milk, salt, rennet, egg white lysozyme

• Region: Po River Valley, Northern Italy

• Packaging: Vacuum-sealed for freshness

• Form: Hard cheese wheel

• Origin: Product of Italy

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✅ Highlights

✔ Traditional Italian craftsmanship
✔ Naturally lactose-free
✔ Smooth, rich, full flavor
✔ Versatile for cooking & serving
✔ More delicate than Parmesan