Parmigiano Reggiano
Food · PDO · 133 municipalities
Unlike neighboring grana-type cheeses that cover sprawling regions of northern Italy, the production of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP is restricted to a precise territory of 133 municipalities, with Albareto among the first alphabetically. Since its formal recognition in 1996, the integrity of this European Union protected designation of origin has been maintained by the Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano - Reggiano. Today, exactly 285 verified producers within this defined zone, mostly situated in Emilia-Romagna, are authorized to craft this cheese. This tight concentration of certified dairies prevents the industrial expansion seen in sibling denominations, keeping the production strictly localized.
The producers 285
+ 279 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parmigiano Reggiano produced?
- Parmigiano Reggiano is produced in 133 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Albareto, Albinea, Bagnolo in Piano, Baiso and more.
- What does DOP mean?
- DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.