PARMESAN MOUNTAIN CHEESTER HILLS OF SELVAPIANA AND CANOSSA
SELECTED BY GOURMORI.
Parmigiano Reggiano tells of an extraordinary journey that has lasted thousands of years. With the same passion and the same ingredients, a true masterpiece is still created today in the same places: Parmigiano Reggiano.
Giovanni Boccaccio, Decamerone, 1351, described the land of milk and honey as follows:
"Et eravi una montagna tutta di formaggio Parmigiano grattugiato, sopra la quale stavan genti, che niuna altra cosa facevan, che fare maccheroni e ravioli e cuocerli in brodo di capponi, e poi li gittavan quindi giĂč, e chi piĂč ne pigliava, piĂč se n'aveva"
Every day from its creation, it is nurtured by expert artisans until the masterful whippers and tasters deem it finished and ready to bring emotion to the tables of gourmets. Each production area of Parmigiano Reggiano offers, depending on the season, the best feed for the cows whose milk is processed to the best by the cheese dairies. For this reason, Gourmori has decided to present to the public not only one cheese dairy. During this period of the year I propose you to get to know the cheese dairy San Bernardino and the cheese dairy Colline di Selvapiana e Canossa.
Colline di Selvapiana e Canossa cheese dairy.
Caseificio Colline di Selvapiana e Canossa has always made quality its mission and has been committed to providing end consumers with a safe, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano with an unmistakable taste. This commitment has been recognised over the years by all its partners and has won several awards at the most important international events in the dairy and cheese sector and at the most important agricultural fairs. These important recognitions enhance the constant commitment throughout the production chain to achieve the highest quality standards.
The exceptional characteristics of mountain milk, together with expert and attentive production, have enabled the cheese dairy to win numerous awards.
In particular, the dairy has received three important quality certifications and achieved high standards in terms of product safety and quality.
BRCGS (British Retail Consortium): Level AA
Standard for food safety, important especially for shops in the British market.
IFS (International Food Standard): Higher level.
Confirms the competence of companies in the food sector with regard to quality and product safety.
Bergerzeugnis" recognition for the cheese dairy's Parmigiano Reggiano.
ANIMAL WELFARE LABEL.
The animal welfare label for Parmigiano Reggiano with serial number 417 from the Selvapiana cheese dairy and the Cigarello cheese dairy is just the latest result of the policy of innovation with which the Group is revolutionising the production chain of this famous Italian cheese product.
The cows of the Holstein cattle, Braunvieh and Rossa Reggiana breeds are raised only in mountainous areas and are distinguished by the balance between quantity and quality of the milk produced, which is exceptionally healthy and has a yield in cheese-making slightly above average. The milk of the brown cattle is particularly suitable for the production of typical cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano.
