Product Reviews and Ratings - Holland

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(based on 14 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Holland

This cheese has been called the Dutch Gouda with an Italian flair. A relatively new cheese from the Netherlands, Parrano is aged for five months to develop the nutty taste of Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, while maintaining the firm, smooth texture of a young Gouda. This marriage of characteristics brings you the best of both worlds. The cheese is full of flavor, yet it is easy to cut, grate, and melt. Parrano is also reminiscent of extra aged Gouda or Old Amsterdam.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 20 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

5 stars

(based on 14 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(7), Flavorful(11), Nutty(5), Rich(10)

Best Uses:

After dinner(3), Hors d'oeuvre(12)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Frequent diner(4), Simple tastes(4)

Simply Delicious!

By Yummers from Salem, OR on 7/17/2010

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Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Sharp, Sweet

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

with crackers and a glass of red wine...!

Better than the best Parmigiana

By InQ4Food

from OKC, OK on 5/19/2010

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Grated on pasta, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

We were making spaghetti for dinner, opened this cheese to have with wine while preparing, and while it is great with a robust red, oh my, it is so great over our rich, zesty meat sauce. If you like mild, bland spaghetti sauces this may be too much flavor, but for rich and zesty like we make it is wonderful and blends very harmoniously with the entire dish! Another one of those that seem to go quickly when in stock at igourment. Grab some when you can!

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I keep going back and forth

By BrianTX

from San Antonio, TX on 3/1/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

After being introduced to Parrano cheese at a wine event we ordered it at iGourmet. We couldn't find anything in our local stores that came close to what we bought here. We feel the current Parrano is a bit different than what we originally tried, softer and creamier, but it still has the flavor and the crystal crunch we enjoy. A recommendation at iGourmet was that we also try Parmigiano Reggiano which we order alternately - it's harder, more brittle and has more bite. But I love them both. I hate paying shipping fees - but so far it's worth it for the quality and taste.

One of my favorite cheeses!

By Pope

from Mount Olive, NJ on 11/10/2008

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

This cheese is amazing on its own (with red wine). I did serve some wrapped in soppressata and everyone gobbled it up. Fantastic cheese!!!

Tastiest Dutch cheese ever produced!

By Teter

from Merritt Island FL on 10/18/2008

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

All by itself, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

Use a cheese planer for the thinnest slices and eat with simple "water biscuits" to enjoy the full flavor. Best with a good glass of wine!

FANTASTIC!!!

By eichperger from Huntington Beach, CA on 11/19/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Baked over entree chkn, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

Thi is one of the best tasting cheeses I have ever tasted, and my family is from Holland, so that say a lot. The marriage of the sharpness of parmesan and the richness of gouda is unreal!

Wine & Cheese Party - at Home!

By Brian

from San Antonio, TX on 10/15/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

We were introduced to Parrano at a Wine & Cheese event at a Texas winery. I loved the texture, the nuttiness, and the flavor - with several different types of wine. This is the second time I have ordered it - and it won't be the last!

BEST CHEESE EVER!

By mike

from claymont, de. on 10/8/2007

Pros:

Simply delightful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

a must try cheese for those who never tasted it.

Great snacking cheese!

By Yummy dummy

from Meridian, ID on 8/25/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Sandwiches, Snack

Describe Yourself:

I like Good Food

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

This is one of my favorute snacking cheeses behind Spanish cheeses like Manchego & mahon. It is more interesting than traditional gouda, having a mild butterscoth flavor.

Everything it's claimed to be

By Talshiarr

from Utah on 8/1/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

I was tempted to try this after reading the comparison to parmesan, which is my favorite of all cheeses. Sure enough, it fully lives up to its description and is a very tasty cheese that shouldn't turn anyone away. Highly recommended!

Got hooked at a wine tasting

By BJK from San Antonio, TX on 5/14/2007

Pros:

Firm, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

My wife and I attended a wine/cheese event at a Texas winery and one of the pairings had the Parrano cheese. I was so impressed by the taste and the texture that I ordered some for our special wine and cheese weekends at home. We found that the cheese has much more texture after it has been out for 30 minutes or so - but it was just as good at home as it was on our winery event.

Our Favorite Cheese

By Hobodandee

from Southern Indiana on 4/1/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

If you love Parmigiano Reggiano then you will like Parrano. The description of this cheese is exactly right and it actually may be better than Parmigiano as an appetizer because of its texture. Highly recommended.

I love this cheese!

By Judy S

from Irvine, CA on 3/5/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

I simply slice and enjoy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

I enjoy trying a new cheese every week or so (my local Ralph's has a terrific new gourmet cheese section) I must say that I love this cheese - it has become a new favorite.

You describe it as as "Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, while maintaining the firm, smooth texture of a young Gouda" - all cheeses that I love - and I agree completely!

Superb - delicious - wow!

Definitely Worth Trying

By Fat Daddy from Claymont, De. on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parrano:

The best cheese I've ever tasted.

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