Grana Padano's origin can be traced to the monastery of Chiarvalle, just a few kilometres from Mila, dating back to about 900 years ago. The cheese was made by monks in special copper cauldrons For the general population, unfamiliar with Latin, the name ‘Formaggio di Grana’ or ‘grainy’ cheese caught on.
Grana Padano is produced across the Po Valley and Parmiggiano Reggiano is produced in Emilia Romagna. In 1996 Grana Padano finally achieved PDO status and it is now tightly regulated by the Grana Padano Consortium.
Grana Padano is produced across the Po Valley and Parmiggiano Reggiano is produced in Emilia Romagna. In 1996 Grana Padano finally achieved PDO status and it is now tightly regulated by the Grana Padano Consortium.