Brown Cow Parmigiano Reggiano Half Pound
- Hard Cheese
- Cow's Milk Raw
- Emilia Romagna, Italy
- You will be billed for the exact cut weight.
Parmigiano Reggiano made with brown cow (Bruna Alpina) milk isn’t too far a cry from its red cow and Fresian brethren, but for true afficiandos the difference is palpable: a bit sweeter with a very delicate complexity. Valserena’s variation on the classic ingredient cheese deserves to be highlighted in a simple risotto or grated liberally over pasta.
Valserena is one of only four dairies that make up the Consorzio di Sola Bruna, an organization focused on producing Parmigiano Reggiano solely from Brown Cow milk. It is also one of the few farmsteads within the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium that directly oversees the entire supply chain. From cultivating the fields to raising the Brown Swiss cows, transforming the milk into Parmigiano in their dairy, and selling the final product, every step is carefully managed. The cows are exclusively fed with the farm’s own alfalfa, ensuring the milk remains of the highest quality. They take additional steps to ensure the taste and texture of their cheese remains unique: skimming less fat, using salt sparingly, and forming slightly larger wheels, all contributing to a beautiful body. The resulting cheese is rich and nutty, with a firm texture that melts effortlessly in the mouth, offering a perfect balance of savory depth and subtle sweetness.