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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Italy

In order to understand the subtle difference between Grana Padano and Parmigiano-Reggiano, you need to taste them side-by-side. That is why we have created this special offering, containing 1/2 pound of each. Enjoy them chunked and drizzled with thick Four-Leaf Balsamico, thinly sliced over caesar salad or carpaccio, or grated over soup or pasta. Each of these cheeses has a long, storied history and the two have been rivals for centuries. Let the debate continue!

Two 1/2 lb. cuts included.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(4), Firm(5), Flavorful(12), Rich(8), Smooth(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(9), Salads(6)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(7), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(6)

Very nice indeed

By Memphoman

from Las Vegas on 3/2/2009

Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Pasta, SOUPS

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

enjoyed trying these 2 wonderful cheeses, added to soup is one of my favorite uses, excellent on fresh pasta

great cheese

By Mr. Bill

from Bullhead City, Az. on 2/21/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Creamy, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

On toasted bread with pesto

Grana Padano and Parmigiano-Reggiano

By Lutherdog

from Pensacola, Florida on 12/25/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

Gave these cheeses to Italian-Americans and they were just thrilled and thought the cheeses were deluxe.

My favorite cheese!

By Lorraine

from Maryland on 11/17/2008

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Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

just plain old yummy to snack on!

Taste treats

By JT

from Long Island, NY on 4/17/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

With a touch of balsamic, good bread and a good red wine you can't go wrong.

Parmigiano Reggiano & Grana Padano

By ComDaC

from Hawks, MI on 12/27/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

I like strong, flavorful hard cheese. These are Excellent.

Good grating cheeses

By Spider

from Oak Ridge, TN on 11/18/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Grated on pasta

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

Interesting to compare> the grana padano was a little better/more flavorful thanb I expected.

Good standard cheeses

By Heather from NYC on 10/17/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

Good choice of simple cheeses!

Cheese Comparison

By Le Foodie

from Upland, CA on 10/1/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Dedicated Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

I ordered the sampler to try the Grana Padano and to introduce my almost-daughter-in-law to the joy of Italian cheeses. I've always used the Parmigiano Reggiano and love it. The Grana Padano is a fine-flavored, fabulous cheese that we will always keep on hand! I served the Grana Padano shaved over our Caeser Salad, she really loved it and we ended up enjoying more of it simply shaved over a light crostini while sipping some espresso.

Wonderful cheeses

By birdie24

from Kansas on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

I loved these 2 cheeses. Have just recently moved to the Midwest from large Metro area on West Coast and have not been able to find the "real" thing here. So nice to enjoy some real hard cheeses. Eating both with pears and loving it.

A Great Combo

By Just say Cheese from Kentucky, USA on 8/6/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Describe Yourself:

Cheese Lover, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

These two cheeses along with Dubliner cheese are real favorites for my family and friends.

A must try!

By JMC

from Cresco, Iowa on 4/5/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Over pasta, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

After trying both...Grana Padano is on my list of favorites. The Parmigiano-Reggiano was also excellent

Classic Hard Cheese Comparision

By daylily from Queens, New York on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Classic Italian Hard Cheese Comparison:

Five Star quality. Not too hard of a cheeses' as supermarket cheese. But the fresh taste is something quite different for me. A fresh young cheeses'. Not stale and who knows how old these supermarket cheeses are.

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