HardNatural rindProtected origin · PDO

Grana Padano

Po Valley, ItalyRaw cow's milkAged 6 months or more

Grana Padano is a hard, Italian cow’s milk cheese with a dense, finely grainy texture and a delicate, nutty flavour with notes of butter and dried fruit that deepen with age. Produced in northern Italy and aged for a minimum of nine months, it has a savoury, slightly sweet finish and is enjoyed both on its own and grated over pasta, risotto and other dishes.

AI-generated illustration of Grana Padano, a hard cheese with a natural rind.

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