Here at Nugget Market, we source only the very best products for our Fresh to Market lineup, which is why we’re so excited to share the latest addition to make the cut, the king of cheese itself... Parmigiano Reggiano!

Available in the U.S. exclusively at our stores, this premium Parm doesn’t come from just any old curd—it has to earn its regal rights as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO or, in Italian, DOP) cheese. You see, to be true Parmigiano Reggiano, a cheese must be made in a specific region of Italy using traditional methods and all-natural ingredients (just milk, salt and rennet), and be fully traceable, tested and branded to ensure utmost quality and authenticity.

To find the paragon of Parmesan to represent our Fresh to Market name, our Director of Specialty Cheese, Jaclyn N., took a trip to Italy to get a taste of the action... literally! Her Reggiano reconnaissance took her to Caseificio Sociale Minozzo di Villa Minozzo, a.k.a. Farm 746. Led by lifelong cheesemaker Aldo Alberghi, this family dairy celebrates the natural biodiversity of Italian mountain flora by using milk from cows that graze local forage, resulting in richer milk and tastier cheese. Talk about farm to Parm!

Even better, every wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano is tested at the 12-month mark to be certified DOP, but importer Mitica tests the wheels from Farm 746 again at the 24-month mark to earn the coveted “Export” stamp of guaranteed goodness.

Drop by our Specialty Cheese Department to find this fantastic formaggio and many more, then get cooking with these delicious recipes.

Selection may vary by store.