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            Fresh Fruit and Parmigiano Reggiano

            A fresh, colorful and surprisingly versatile pairing. Fruit enhances the notes of Parmigiano Reggiano differently for each maturation: try these pairings as an alternative dessert or on your summer cheeseboards.
            maturation
            Parmigiano Reggiano over 12 months
            Harmonious flavor with delicate hints of milk and butter. Distinct yogurt-like acidity accompanied by fresh grass and wildflower notes. Both sweet and tangy at once, with no sharp spiciness and no granularity.
            Pair it with
            Melon
            Watery sweetness that enhances the milky notes
            Kiwi
            Fresh acidity that balances the sweetness of the cheese
            White grapes
            Crunchy and sweet
            Papaya
            Delicate flesh with a light tropical note
            Williams pear
            Fresh juiciness, a classic and immediate pairing
            Strawberries
            Lively acidity that recalls yogurt notes
            maturation
            Parmigiano Reggiano over 24 months
            The appeal of this maturation lies in its complexity. The lactic acidity of the 24-month stage expands to reveal white pepper spice and the typical aroma of meat broth. Hints of tropical fruit and dried fruit emerge, with a granularity that starts to linger pleasantly on the palate.
            Pair it with
            Fresh figs
            Intense sweetness, the classic pairing par excellence
            Mango
            Tropical note that harmonizes with dried fruit aromas
            Pomegranate
            Tannic acidity that cleanses the palate
            Nectarines
            Balanced juiciness and sweetness, not cloying
            Black grapes
            Light tannin and concentrated sweetness
            Cherries
            Fresh acidity that contrasts the growing savoriness
            maturation
            Parmigiano Reggiano over 35 months
            If you love intense flavors, Parmigiano Reggiano aged between 35 and 45 months is perfect for you. Expect strong aromatic intensity with pronounced spicy and smoky notes.
            Pair it with
            Persimmons
            Dense, soft sweetness that tempers the intense savoriness
            Passion fruit
            Lively acidity and intense aroma, a sharp contrast
            Pineapple
            Sweetness and acidity combined, a contrast that surprises
            Fresh dates
            Caramel notes that complement the long maturation
            Ripe strawberry grapes
            Concentrated sweetness and a light fermented note