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(based on 12 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

Parmigiano-Reggiano as a delicious, full-flavored eating cheese. It began life seven centuries ago in the Italian provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, part of Bologna and part of Mantua. Nature blessed this zone with the most idealistic cattle grazing land to create the unique milk from the "Zone Tripica". The local cheese craftsmen took it from there, utilizing a totally natural process that has not changed for 700 years. No additives, no machinery, no gimmicks. Just sweet, fresh milk in its pristine state, the artisan's ancient skills, and then nature's own good time (aged from 18 to 36 months). Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio is aged a full 36 months. At this age, it has a deeper, golden color, and has even more crunchy crystals. Full and fruity with a slightly salty tang, this cheese should be served in chunks with figs or pears or as an appetizer with aperitifs.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Whole form is 10 lbs.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged)

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(10), Flavorful(9), Rich(6), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(7), Hors d'oeuvre(9), Melted(3), Pasta(3), Salads(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Simple tastes(3)

A real surprise

By Mel

from Murrells Inlet on 6/30/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

We have always thought of Parmigiano as a cheese to be grated over an Italian meal and my wife asked me to order a wedge. We had every intention of using the cheese over salads and on Italian meals but soon realised that this cheese can stand on it's own. Excellent cut into slices with fresh fruit or just on it's own as a 'nibble' when enjoying a late afternoon glass of wine. A real nice surprise.

Exquisite Taste

By Mark

from Manchester, NH on 2/22/2009

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

The best Parmesan I've ever had for plain eating. I prefer their lesser aged cheese for grating on a caesar salds though.

Heavenly

By Pamela The Fabulous

from Albion, NE on 2/3/2009

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Pros:

Firm

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

This cheese is treat anyway you serve it.

Good eating

By old elk

from col falls Montana on 9/22/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

Chunked with 25 year old Balsamic drizzled over it

The best I have eaten

By JoAnne

from Okatie, SC on 12/15/2007

Pros:

Firm, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Pasta, Pastas, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

I have used Parmesan Reggianno for years, over the past 2 years I have been introduced to Parmesan Reggiano Stravecchio. I love this cheese, love both of them. I have been more than satisfied with the [...] quality, and price of [@]. The manner in which it is wrapped, #1 packs is perfect for home use. This cheese lasts a good long time since I only buy it about 2X a year.

Not as expected, a delightfull surprise

By Little Italy

from Poland, Ohio on 12/9/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Pick your favorite vino

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

I picked this because I love the simple sharp reggiano's I can aquire locally.
This surprised me it had less tang and more of a subtle almost fruity undertone, a hard cheese, but softer then the ones I'm used to. A thoroughly welcome surprise.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A year does make a difference!

By Gourmet, not Gourmand

from McAllen, TX on 12/3/2007

Pros:

Delicious, Firm, Flavorful, nutty flavor

Best Uses:

anytime, Hors d'oeuvre, on crackers, On Pasta, With Wine

Describe Yourself:

Cheese enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

While flaky when cut, in the mouth it melts smoothly accenting its creaminess. As with any parmigiano, it is sharp at the beginning; however, the aging results in a smooth, round after taste. I would rate this cheese at 4 1/2.

truly,the king!

By muskrat

from clearwater,florida on 11/28/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich, Versatile

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Pasta, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

very versatile.would probably be good on cereal!okay,maybe not.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

After dinner cheese

By Spider from Oak Ridge, TN on 11/18/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

Very nice, but not very different from the "normal" Parmagiano.

Outstanding

By Dave

from Melrose, Massachusetts on 10/17/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

On Pasta and just alone or with a little balsamic and a good crusty bread

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good eating

By old elk

from columbia falls MT. on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

Chunked off with a drop or two of 25 yr Balsamic AH.

This is an exceptional parmigiano.

By Doogie

from Washington, Michigan on 3/7/2007

Best Uses:

Over pasta of course

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged):

I certainly was very pleased with this product. The cheeses [...] are the best of quality, and I am married to a fullblooded Sicilian, and this parmigiano draws raves from even true Italians. I live near a variety of specialty Italian gourmet food stores, and they don't even hold a candle to these exquisite cheeses.

Customer Reviews about the Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio (3 Year Aged) at igourmet