Product Reviews and Ratings - South America - Argentine Reggianito from igourmet

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(based on 19 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, South America

Argentina is home to endless miles of grazing pastures, where pasture fed cows produce 5,100 million liters of milk per year.

During its 50 years of independence, Argentina became a new home to many Italian farmers, who migrated in order to earn extra money for their families during the off-season. Some chose to stay, but missed their precious Parmigiano Reggiano and began making it locally using traditional methods.

Reggianito means little Reggiano because the wheel has been reduced to 15 lbs. from the enormous 80 lb. drum the Italians produce. The Argentinian wheels are smaller because it was too difficult for oxen to move enormous wheels great distances. Reggianito is cured longer than any other South American hard cheese, resulting in a rich, bountiful flavor. This cheese is slightly saltier than its namesake, but the white crystals in the cheese are not salt grains; they are crystallized free amino acids, which give the cheese its lovely grainy texture. Reggianito is perfect for cooking or grating over pasta. If you like Parmigiano Reggiano, be sure to try the Argentinian version.

Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 15 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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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 19 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(3), Firm(10), Flavorful(14), Good value(4), Pungent(3)

Best Uses:

After dinner(6), Hors d'oeuvre(7), Melted(3), Salads(7)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(8), Health conscious(4), Simple tastes(3)

Reggianito

By dave

from Eugene or. on 9/8/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

great cheese, used like parma reggiano, on salad, grated into soup and sliced thin with some crackers and prosciutto.
This is a very well rounded cheese

I referred this website to others

By stuck in Kansas from manhattan ks on 8/25/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty

Cons:

Salty

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Wine Tasting

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Host monthly wine tasting

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

the favorite of the three cheeses served at a wine tasting of Argentina & Chilian wines.

Almost as good as the original reggiano

By trurillo

from Massachussetts on 7/29/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Crumbles

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Enjoy it with some real italian berad and a nice glass of wine

Great value

By Hugo from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. on 7/18/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it sliced thin over salads.

Really loved the flavor will buy again

By orion from shasta ca on 6/22/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We serve this to guest and they rave about it. Have given it as a gift and they love it.

GREAT CHEESE

By BIG CHEESE from MIAMI, FL on 4/19/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this cheese. It compares to its Italian co usin for a fraction of the price. Love it with crackers as an appetizer or snack.

outstanding product tried twice

By GEORGE from EL PASO TX on 4/16/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, grate on everithing

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I grate it on everything also agood snack

I would buy it again

By Marisa from Charlotte, North Carolina on 11/3/2007

Pros:

Firm, Perfect for pastas

Best Uses:

Pastas

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used with pasta. mmmm!

Very tasty. Great price.

By poufoulet from San Diego, CA on 10/10/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

On Pasta

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A great substitute for Parm at half the price.

I have and will continue to buy this.

By Chef Debbie

from Westchester, NY on 8/26/2007

Pros:

A very good value, Excellent sub for Reggia, Firm, Flavorful, Great for grating on food, Smooth

Best Uses:

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

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese is not only a great value for the buck, but it is also a great tasting cheese. It is not overwhelming; yet adds a wonderful nutty flavor to your foods. It is also excellent with Italian bread and a glass of cabernet.

Really good

By Koop from American Falls, ID on 7/11/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was glad to find this cheese We had tried it before but can not buy it in our area very often now I can buy it when ever I need more

Great Replacement for Parmesan

By Ray from Florida on 3/28/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Price, Rich

Best Uses:

Over pasta, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great replacement with fantastic price and flavor.

Excellent grated over pasta!!

By Cheese Lover

from Cary, NC on 3/21/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Melted, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Really good melted on burgers and over pasta.

a real bargain

By Mngrampa

from Minnesota on 3/16/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Inexpensive

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Snacking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A verey delightful purchase. We love this flavorful cheese. It went real fast!

Excellent

By LowCarber

from WY on 3/13/2007

Pros:

Delicate, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Grated

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Used this freshly grated over warm pasta ~ Fantastic!

Excellent!

By Monica from Arlingtin, VA on 3/1/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Good for any use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great flavor, it lends itself well for any Italian dish and/or for sousps and salads, bruschettas, etc.

Good Substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano

By DD

from Ohio on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano and not as expensive

Like the Italian Original

By Susanne

from Gentry,AR on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Delecious, Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A great value one would never gues this is not from italy

Pleasant but not remarkable.

By love to cook

from Indianapolis, IN on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Cons:

Not strong enough

Best Uses:

Grating

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If you're not a parmigiano regiano fan then this is definitely several steps up from the packaged grated cheese for pasta. It was pleasant but had no real personality of it's own.

Customer Reviews about the Argentine Reggianito at igourmet