Only the quality of Grana Padano PDO qualifies it to carry the name “Grana Padano PDO”. For this reason, Grana Padano PDO must always be referred to as “Grana Padano PDO” without abbreviation. Because of the cheese’s worldwide popularity, the name Grana Padano PDO has inevitably acquired a certain status and has become a name associated with a high quality product.
The name Grana Padano PDO has its roots and its entire history in two words: “Grana” and “Padano. Grana” refers to the texture of Grana Padano PDO. In Italian, “grana” means “grainy. Padano” comes from the region of origin. It refers to the Pianura Padana (also known as the Po Plain or Padana Plain), the Po River Basin Plain in northern Italy. It is a unique and unmistakable name.
PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) is an EU certification system that guarantees that food products are made in a specific region using traditional methods and ingredients. PDO products such as Grana Padano PDO are deeply rooted in the local climate, culture, and history, and are protected as “authentic tastes”.
True excellence requires few ingredients. Rennet, lysozyme, salt and the highest quality milk combine to create something magical.
The differing flavours of Grana Padano PDO come from the ageing process. Different time periods, different ways to experience the wait
Grana Padano PDO is instantly recognizable.
The distinctive feature of Grana Padano PDO is that each of its wheels is stamped with an inscription indicating its place of origin (historically Po Valley). Grana Padano PDO production areas include five different regions: Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia Romagna and Trentino South Tyrol.
It is a ritual, so to speak, that involves all five senses. One of the cheeses recognized as outstanding at the tasting is Grana Padano PDO.
