Product Reviews and Ratings - Italy - Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse from igourmet

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Up until the post WWII era, the Reggiana was the main breed of cow in the province of Reggio Emilia. A beautiful beast, this unique cow has a striking red coat. During recent times, these red cows were replaced by more typical, and more productive, black and white cows. Sadly, by the late 1980's, only a few red cows remained. However, during the last few years, the breed has been reinvigorated and is now being used for the production of small quantities of special Parmigiano Reggiano. Fanticini produces small quantities of “Vacche Rosse” in their family dairy in Villa Sabbione (near Reggio Emilia), using milk from the Raggio Cigarini Farm. This "Red Cow" variety tastes like the Parmigiano Reggiano of yesteryear. The milk of the red cows is characterized by a higher butterfat content and contains more proteins. This combination allows for the production of a cheese that is better suited for a longer period of aging, requiring a minimum of 30 months. Compared to the 24 month aging period of most other Parmigiano Reggianos, that is quite a difference. Its unique nutty, fruity, grassy flavor is richer than most Reggianos and its texture is somehow more creamy, even though it is aged for a much longer time. Reserve it for the most special dishes, or eat it like the Italians do - chunked and drizzled with thick, expensive Balsamico.

Made from 100% all natural, grass fed, unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 80 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 20 reviews)

95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Complex(3), Creamy(5), Firm(15), Flavorful(17), Pungent(7)

Best Uses:

After dinner(6), Hors d'oeuvre(10), Melted(6), Salads(11), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(11), Health conscious(3), Simple tastes(3)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Best Parmigiano Reggiano, I think.

By SP Lifted

from Haverhill MA on 2/19/2009

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, I love the little crunch, Nutty, Rich

Cons:

PRICE

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

You must try all the Parmigiano Reggiano's to really under stand.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent cheese

By susan1955

from Frederick, MD on 12/10/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Cons:

Too much rind

Best Uses:

Grated over pasta dishes, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

This is an excellent parmesan. It is superior to other parmesan cheeses in gourmet grocery stores, both for what you have to grate yourself and what is already grated by the store. We just thought that there is too much rind with this and you can't use all eight ounces because of it. This cheese is wonderful both as melted in a cream sauce and grated over spaghetti and other pasta dishes.

[1 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Brilliant and Subtle, HOWEVER....

By Grappa Fine Wines, Vail from Vail, Colorado on 9/6/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

Our friend from Castello delle Regine winery in Umbria brought us some of this gorgeous cheese. I was thrilled to find it on igourmet. However, one disappointment I must voice is the fact that I'd have been delighted to buy the full, pictured wheel for my father's birthday, and was surprised when the cheese arrived in block form, a la Kraft. Full wheel option, please, for those of use who like to splurge on great cheese!

Gold standard

By James

from Texarkana, TX on 8/24/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Complex, Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

I believe this cheese is the standard by which other cheeses are measured. We have tried several of the Parmigiano Reggiano selections from iGourmet, and this is by far the best

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Its Ok, but not great

By Whatever from DC on 5/23/2008

Cons:

Dry

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

I eat it by itself. Its OK, but a bit dry. There's better out there. I think the Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio sold here is much better.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great!

By foodlove from Champaign, IL on 5/7/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

I am very glad I can get a great Parmigiano from igourmet. It is much better than anything I can find locally.

Loved it.

By Sherm

from Westfield, NJ on 2/18/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Pastas, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Almost foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

I eat it plain, it's that good.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Mario from Italy reviews red cow cheese

By Mario the Tailor from Miami, Fl on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Italian

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

With a good piece of bread and a glass of red wine this cheese would be delicious. And, my life should be to 110 years, enjoying it...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful Cheeses

By Bill from Berlin, MD on 11/20/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Home chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

All the cheeses I have tried from [...], I have liked very much. A few, of course, did not match my taste but the overall quality has been excellent.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Days of my youth

By Guido

from Knoxville, TN on 11/18/2007

Pros:

Crisp nutty flavor, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Superb by itself

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

Reminds me of the farmaggio my Nona would use to cover a plate of Sunday pasta. Old fashion taste. Wonderful before or after a meal with glass of good vino roso.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Sensational cheese!

By curmudgeon

from Boston MA on 9/21/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Grumpy old man

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

Too good to use in cooking, or even grating on pasta; best eaten as is, with a bit of crusty bread & good butter.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Better than plain Parmigiano Reggiano

By suki from Georgia on 9/6/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

This cheese has a more complex and delicious flavor the regular Reggiano.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

WORLD'S VERY BEST PARMIGIANO REGGIANO!

By SHARQUE BATE THE SCUBA DIVER from HOUSTON, TX on 8/30/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Perfect, Pungent

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

COOK'S ILLUSTRATED WAS RIGHT AGAIN! THIS CHEESE IS TOTALLY OFF THE TOP OF THE SCALE!
LET IT SIT OUT FOR AN HOUR BEFORE SERVING IN THIN SLICES AND YOU'RE JUST ABOUT IN HEAVEN!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Simply the Best!

By Tom the Foodie

from Newport Beach, CA on 8/15/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Everything, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Soup

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

What more can I say. This cheese is magic. Please keep this in stock... always!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent Cheese

By alatella from Texarkana, Texas on 6/15/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Grated in sauce, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Good cook

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

I love this cheese It's the only cheese I use in my homemade sauce.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

High Quality and Great Taste!

By S&M from Orlando, FL on 5/12/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

NO CONS

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

It exceeded my expectations..

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Awesome for the parmigiano lover!

By Brian on a Bike

from Tulsa, OK on 5/2/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Share tastes wfriends, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

Delicious with salad, or by itself with wine and bread! A very rich cheese.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

What a pleasureful masterpiece!

By Doogie

from Washington, Michigan on 3/7/2007

Pros:

Firm

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

Oh please don't stop selling this cheese! I have been overly joyed by the beauty of this cheese. Absolutely the best I have ever had,and so unbelievably fresh. I LOVE it.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Like being a kid again

By Sillo

from Napa, CA on 3/6/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Sexy

Cons:

Only 8 oz

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hor d'oevre, Just plain, Salads, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

This cheese is noticeably different. First off, the cheese seems more moist. Secondly, I have not tastes Parm like this in decades. No joke, this cheese is much tastier than regular reggiano, and the extra aging gives it a bit mroe kick. I gave some to my 80 year old father and he agreed, its a superior cheese!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Parmigiano Reggiano

By J. D. from Springfield, Illinois on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse:

My favorite of all cheeses. Not only good on pasta but sliced on a cracker as well.

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