Parmesan Cheese Wedge - 5 oz

Parmesan is one of our classic Italian cheeses. Grate it over pasta, risotto or soup just before serving, shave it onto a salad, or cut it into cubes and enjoy it on its own as a snack. Keep it refrigerated and wrapped between uses so the cut face stays fresh.

At BelGioioso, our story began over a century ago, when the great-grandfather of our President, Errico Auricchio, founded a cheese company built on a philosophy of excellence. In 1979 Errico moved his family from Italy to America to continue that legacy and craft the best Italian cheeses in the United States. He brought two master cheesemakers, Mauro and Gianni, from Italy, and they still teach each new generation of our cheesemakers. We make our cheeses the way they were made long ago, from recipes passed down through generations, using artisan methods.

Ingredients: Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes.

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Common Questions

What's the difference between Parmesan and Parmigiano-Reggiano?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is a protected name that can only be used for cheese made in a defined area of northern Italy under strict rules, including a minimum of 12 months of aging. Parmesan is the broader name for this style of hard, granular, aged cheese, and our BelGioioso Parmesan is one made in the United States. We age it over 10 months for a full, nutty flavor, from a simple list of cultured milk, salt and enzymes.

Is it better to buy a Parmesan wedge instead of pre-grated or shredded Parmesan?
A wedge like our BelGioioso Parmesan gives you the most control: you grate, shave or cube exactly what you need, and freshly grated hard cheese tends to taste brighter and melt more smoothly than cheese grated long in advance. Many pre-shredded cheeses also include anti-caking agents, while our wedge's ingredients are just cultured milk, salt and enzymes. It comes as a 5 oz (142 g) piece aged over 10 months.

What's a good hard cheese to eat as a snack as well as grate over pasta?
Our BelGioioso Parmesan works well for snacking, and we suggest simply cubing it. Aging over 10 months gives it a full, nutty flavor, and like other aged Parmesans it has a firm, crumbly texture that breaks into small chunks easily. A 5 oz wedge is a convenient size for a cheese board or a few snacks through the week.

How long is BelGioioso Parmesan aged?
We age our BelGioioso Parmesan for over 10 months. That time is what develops its full, nutty flavor and the firm texture that grates and shaves well.

What are the ingredients in BelGioioso Parmesan?
Our BelGioioso Parmesan wedge is made from three ingredients: cultured milk, salt and enzymes. It is an all natural cheese, and because it is made from milk, it contains milk.

Is BelGioioso Parmesan made in Italy or the USA?
Our BelGioioso Parmesan is made in the United States. The tradition behind it is Italian: our President, Errico Auricchio, moved his family from Italy to America in 1979 to continue his great-grandfather's cheesemaking legacy, and he brought two master cheesemakers, Mauro and Gianni, who still teach each new generation of our cheesemakers. We make our Italian cheeses from recipes passed down through generations, using artisan methods.

Does a BelGioioso Parmesan wedge need to be refrigerated?
Yes, our BelGioioso Parmesan is a perishable cheese and should be kept refrigerated. Once opened, wrapping the wedge in wax or parchment paper and then loosely in plastic helps it stay fresh without drying out or trapping moisture.