hard · cow milk · Italy · $$$

Parmigiano-Reggiano

A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 9/10

creaminess 2/10

firmness 10/10

pungency 6/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Parmigiano-Reggiano with a full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon; for the sharpest, a Tawny Port — tannins (or, for the sharpest examples, Port's sweetness) stand up to the sharp, aged flavor (sharpness 9).

Great for

Risotto →Pasta →Sandwiches →Snacking & Crackers →Grating →Steak →

Substitutes for Parmigiano-Reggiano

Sbrinz similar overall, but less sharpness Pecorino Romano similar overall, but more pungency Grana Padano similar overall, but less sharpness Pecorino similar overall, but less firmness Roncal cheese similar overall, but less sharpness Kefalotyri similar overall, but less sharpness