DeLallo Imported Italian Granino Cheese Wedge is an artisan-made cow’s milk cheese with a young, Parmesan-style presence. Carefully crafted by the master cheesemakers in Italy, Granino is aged for over a year (13-14 months) for a firm, dense texture and a nutty, semi-sharp flavor. Categorized as a hard cheese, like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano, Granino is great for shaving and grating. This classic Italian table cheese can be served along with pasta dinners, soups, salads and risotto dishes or used in a number of Italian recipes. As a gourmet cheese for entertaining, Granino is a striking addition to charcuterie boards, cheese plates and happy hour offerings.
- Made in Italy.
- Artisan crafted cow’s milk cheese.
- Aged for over a year (13-14 months.)
- Boasts a nutty, briny, semi-sharp flavor.
- Reminiscent of a young Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Exquisite Italian table cheese.
- Firm texture to be grated or shaved.
- Non-GMO.
- Gluten free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Granino cheese is an exquisite table cheese to serve grated or shaved alongside pasta, salads and more. Its nutty, briny flavor profile makes it an incredible accent to robust red sauces, ragùs, pesto sauces and simpler oil-based dressings. As a natural pairing with other cheeses, cured meats (salumi) and antipasti, this Italian cheese shines as a feature on charcuterie boards, cheese boards and antipasto spreads. Granino is an excellent gourmet cheese for pairing up with fresh or dried fruit, nuts and a drizzle of Balsamic Cheese Glaze.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is granino cheese?
Granino Cheese is an exquisite cow’s milk cheese with a firm texture and a unique nutty, briny, semi-sharp flavor. Specially crafted in Italy by master cheesemakers and aged for over a year (13-14 months), Granino is often described as a youthful Parmesan. It is classified as a hard cheese, like Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, which means it isn’t soft and melty, but more firm and crumbly. Granino can be shaved or grated. It is known as a classic Italian table cheese, which means that it functions as both a gourmet cheese for entertaining as well as a cheese to serve along with dinner.
What does Granino cheese taste like?
Granino cheese is a youthful aged cheese, so its flavor isn’t super pungent or sharp. It can be described as briny and nutty with a semi-sharp bite.
What is the difference between Granino and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses?
Granino and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses are both hard Italian cheeses that are known as classic table cheeses. The biggest difference in these cheeses is that Parmigiano-Reggiano is more sharp and punchy in its flavor, whereas Granino cheese is milder and more subtle. These two cheeses can be used in the same ways and both can be grated or shaved.
