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Stagionatura (Maturation)
The process of maturation or aging of a food, particularly cheeses, cured meats, or wines, to develop and enhance its flavor, aroma, and texture italian pronunciation: [sta.dʒo.na.’tu.ra] Cheese never stands still: every day that passes changes it and evolves its textures and aromas. For this reason, the aging process is as crucial to the quality Read more
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Frisona (Friesian)
A breed of large dairy cattle, characterized by black and white markings, originating from Friesland in the Netherlands. It is known for its high milk production and is commonly used in the dairy industry. italian pronunciation: [friˈzoːna] The Italian Friesian is one of the most common breeds of cattle among the farmers who produce the Read more
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Casaro (Cheesemaker)
Vincenzo Aldrovandi, cheesemaker for Latteria Sociale Gonfo, tells us about his daily work as a master cheesemaker of Parmigiano Reggiano. Without the cheesemaker, there would be no cheese: he is the conductor who transforms milk into a symphony. Read more
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Battitore (Beater)
The “battitore” has the task of identifying, on behalf of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, the presence of any defects in the Parmigiano Reggiano wheels. Each wheel is “beaten” with the appropriate hammer: if it passes the examination, it can be released on the market with its renowned name. italian pronunciation: /ba.tːi.’to.re/ Renato Giudici, expert beater Read more
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Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano is a noun and refers to a type of hard, granular cheese that originated in the Parma and Reggio Emilia regions of Italy. It is often referred to as “Parmesan cheese” in English. The term “Parmigiano Reggiano” can be broken down into two parts: “Parmigiano” refers to something from or related to Parma, Read more
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Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola is an Italian cheese with veined blue-green mold. It is named after the town of Gorgonzola, located in the Lombardy region, where it is believed to have been originally produced in the 15th century. italian pronunciation: /ɡorɡonˈdzola/ Alberto Arrigoni, cheese expert for Arrigoni Battista, explains the ancient history of Gorgonzola. According to legend, Gorgonzola was born from a Read more
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