The Parmesan Cheese Wheel (40 kg) by Azienda Agricola Montorsi di Lino Balzarini

In Cittanova near Modena, Lino Balzarini makes some of the most exceptional Parmesan cheese in Emilia-Romagna. His story is somewhat different and unlike Obelix, he didn't quite fall into a vat of milk - instead Balzarini is an intellectual who developed his love affair with the world's most famous cheese later in life and turned it into his vocation. Aging at over 24 months, "stravecchio" Parmigiano Reggiano has a Sweet and Tasty flavor. To the touch, it looks like a cheese with a grainy and crumbly texture, excellent to be grated as an accompaniment to sauces and broths or to simply spread on pasta. A full 40 kg wheel of Parmesan is a special commitment, and hence we made sure to carefully work with Stefano to select only the best.