Parmesan
A hard, granular Italian cheese from Emilia-Romagna, aged at least 12 months and often two to three years. True Parmesan, Parmigiano-Reggiano, is one of the world's great grating cheeses.
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Northern Italy's food heartland, the home of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Its plains produce the milk, its aging rooms hold wheels for years, and its name is protected by law.