18-month aged Parmesan cheese

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Mountain – 18 months

Caseificio Santa Maria's 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano is a medium-aged cheese with a balanced, harmonious, and slightly sweet flavor, ideal for those who love full-bodied but not overly intense flavors. Produced with mountain milk from our cows raised in Polinago, in the Modena Apennines, it is born in an uncontaminated territory that enhances its quality, aromas, and authenticity.

The Parmigiano Reggiano PDO aged over 18 months by Caseificio Santa Maria has a moderately grainy texture and good compactness, typical of a well-balanced intermediate aging process.

On the palate, the taste recalls notes of yogurt and light hints of cooked vegetables, with a color that tends towards pale straw yellow. The lactic base remains very present and harmonizes with a still sweet and soft texture, while the first more decisive aromas of Parmigiano Reggiano begin to emerge.

Characteristics of 18-month aging

The distinctive feature of this Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 18 months is the perfect harmony between color, aroma, and taste.

Aging allows the aromas to become richer and more complex, without losing softness. The result is a cheese:

• dry but not excessively

• balanced

• ideal as a transition between young aging and more intense flavors

A perfect choice for those who want a Parmigiano Reggiano that is already mature, but still easy to enjoy.

Benefits and nutritional properties

During the aging process, which lasts more than 18 months, the natural enzymes in Parmigiano Reggiano promote a partial transformation of the proteins, making them easier to digest.

Parmigiano Reggiano from the Santa Maria Dairy:

• It is naturally lactose-free, so it is also suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.

• is easily digestible

• It is a natural source of calcium, phosphorus, and high-quality protein.

100 g of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese contains significant amounts of vitamins A, B2, and B12, which contribute to daily nutritional requirements.

Thanks to its balanced nutritional profile, it is also recommended for children's diets as a healthy and natural food.

An ideal Parmigiano cheese for aperitifs

Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 18 months is extremely versatile and easy to pair.

It's perfect:

• as an appetizer, flaked or diced

• with fresh vegetables cut into julienne strips

• accompanied by delicate and enveloping cold cuts, such as mortadella

For younger children, it can be a nutritious snack when paired with fresh seasonal fruit.

Why choose 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano from Caseificio Santa Maria

The 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano cheese from the Santa Maria di Polinago dairy in Cinghianello is the result of artisanal production that values time, the local area, and the quality of the raw ingredients.

It is a Parmigiano Reggiano that combines balance and character, ideal for those looking for a cheese that is already mature but still versatile.

Our Parmigiano Reggiano is:

• 100% natural, no preservatives, additives, or colorants

• Mountain product, with the entire production chain carried out in the Modena Apennines

• produced with respect for biodiversity, animal welfare, and natural rhythms

• slowly aged to develop harmonious aromas and a balanced texture

• sold directly by the dairy, without intermediaries

Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano, produced in the mountains of Modena and delivered directly from the Santa Maria Dairy to your table, preserving its taste, aroma, and identity intact.