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Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse (Red Cow) 24 Month

Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse (Red Cow) 24 Month

Parmesan · Cow Milk · Aged 24 months · DOP

Vacche Rosse milk aged 24 months becomes a concentrated, savory Parmigiano.

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The Tasting

How it lands on the palate

Rare Red Cow Parmigiano Reggiano DOP from Emilia-Romagna, aged 24 months. Dense, crystalline, nutty with a long savory finish. Order online.

Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse (Red Cow) 24 Month tasting profile
Deep Dive

A closer look

Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse is a distinctive, premium variety of the traditional Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Made exclusively from the milk of the rare Vacche Rosse (Red Cows) of the Emilia-Romagna region, this cheese stands out due to the unique characteristics of the breed. The Vacche Rosse cows are known for producing milk with a richer fat and protein content, which gives the cheese a more intense and complex flavor profile compared to regular Parmigiano Reggiano.

The Tasting Notes

Texture

Dense and granular, breaks into flaky shards under the knife with a faint crunch from tyrosine crystals scattered through the paste.

Intensity

A concentrated, savory Parmigiano with more depth than the standard wheels. The Vacche Rosse milk carries extra fat and protein, so the flavor pulls harder and lingers longer.

Finish

Long and savory, with a slow sweet pull on the back end. The crystals keep the finish going past the swallow.

Lactic

Most of the fresh milk is gone after two years in the cave, but there's a faint sweet-cream echo underneath the savory.

Nutty

Toasted hazelnut and brown butter through the middle, with a deeper umami pull than a standard 24-month Parmigiano.

Earthy

Faint hay and dried fruit in the background, quiet next to the nutty and savory notes.

Spicy

No real heat, just a clean savory edge.

The Rind

Natural rind

PasteurizationRaw
The Pairing

What to pour. What to put alongside.

Parmigiano-Reggiano stands on its own, but the right partners turn a wedge into a moment. Regional pairings first — they were built for each other.

Wine glass — The Sip
The Sip

Lambrusco · Barolo · Champagne · Aged Balsamic Vinegar

  • Lambrusco
  • Barolo
  • Champagne
  • Aged Balsamic Vinegar
  • Prosecco

The Vacche Rosse has enough concentration to stand up to a structured red like Barolo, while Lambrusco from the same region is the classic local match. Champagne cuts the richness for a board moment.

Fresh fruit — The Bite
The Bite

Fresh figs · Bartlett pears · Honeycrisp apples

  • Fresh figs
  • Bartlett pears
  • Honeycrisp apples

Aged balsamic from Modena is the regional partner and plays straight into the cheese's sweet-savory finish. Fresh fruit lifts the salt; mostarda gives it a board-friendly contrast.

Honey — The Sweet
The Sweet

Aged balsamic · Acacia honey · Cherry mostarda

  • Aged balsamic
  • Acacia honey
  • Cherry mostarda
Top Recipe

Risotto alla Parmigiana

Reviews

What our customers say

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Top Italian and French cheeses, carefully selected

Domenico and his team are fantastic. I’m a chef and I often get my supplies from The Cheese Store — unique products, carefully selected, from top Italian and French cheeses to excellent local ones.

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Chef Tommaso
11 months ago · ✓ Google Local Guide · 66 reviews
★★★★★

Like wine tasting, but for cheese

Absolutely loved the cheese store! Everyone was super helpful and friendly. Lena helped us — she was very knowledgeable on all the cheeses: where they came from, what the region is like, what they are known for. It was like wine tasting for cheese.

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Amandarina
4 months ago · ✓ Google Local Guide · 34 reviews
★★★★★

Excellent customer service on a shipped order

Ordered several cheeses from them and the wrong items were delivered. Contacted the store and they recognized the error and immediately sent the correct order the next day without any fuss. Really appreciate the promptness and professionalism.

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Stephen Duffy
2 months ago · ✓ Google Local Guide · 83 reviews
The Origin

From the hills, Italy

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