This Cravero Parmigiano Reggiano from Essex Street Cheese carries the prestigious Prodotto di Montagna designation, reserved for exceptional mountain-produced cheeses made from milk of Freisian cows exclusively fed local mountain forage. The specialized diet and traditional production create a uniquely smooth, creamy texture with bright flavor development and none of the bitter finish common to mass-produced versions. Grate over pasta dishes where its complex flavor elevates simple preparations, serve in chunks as part of antipasto platters where its protein crystals provide satisfying textural contrast, or use in risotto and other cooked applications where its remarkable melting properties create luxurious results beyond standard Parmigiano varieties.