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Grana Padano Cheese

By Donna Pilato, About.com Guide

Grana Padano Cheese

Grana Padano Cheese

Donna Pilato

Country and Region of Origin:

Po River Valley of Italy

Type of Cheese:

A semi-fat, hard, raw, cow's milk cheese.

Texture:

Firm, granular, fractures and grates easily.

Rind:

Dark yellow, hard, slightly oily appearance.

Tasting Notes:

This is a fragrant, delicate cheese that is grainy, fine textured and slivers easily. In fact, rather than cutting this cheese, you'll use a special cheese knife that helps it to splinter.

Wine Pairing:

Pair with a fine Italian Brut or Vino Lugano for white; a Barolo or Brunello for red. For a longer aged (over two years) Grana Padano, you can pair it with a fortified wine such as Marsala Soleras.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve this cheese as a table cheese with nuts or grapes; or grate it over pasta and other dishes.

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