Cheese: Sartori Limited Edition Family Heirloom Parmesan
Milk: pasteurized cow's milk
Country: United States
Region: Wisconsin
Family: Parmesan
Kind: hard, artisan
Rind: natural
Texture: crumbly, flaky and grainy
Color: golden yellow
Flavor: caramel, fruity, nutty, piquant, sweet
Aroma: buttery, nutty, woody
Producer: Sartori
Description: Family Heirloom Parmesan is a signature Sartori original, unveiled in 2014 to celebrate the company's 75-year anniversary. Best quality wheels of Classic Parmesan are chosen to go further maturation of 36 months, after which they are ready for sale.This golden straw colored Parmesan is wonderfully piquant with fruity, caramelized nutty flavors. It has a granular, friable and soluble texture that only a 30+ month's aged Parmesan can boast of.This artisan cheese tastes delicious with red grapes, crusty artisan bread, and dried nuts and chocolate. Accompany the cheese with wines such as Chinati, Light Italian Red, Sherry or Port to bring out its inherent flavor.