For the Trade
To help your team bolster their knowledge and insight into the premium products they sell, the Distinctly, Deliciously European campaign offers the following talking points to answer customer questions about Grana Padano PDO cheese and Prosciutto di Parma PDO.
Why Should I Choose Grana Padano PDO cheese?
Naturally lactose free, a mature Grana Padano cheese develops richer aromas and flavors, and is great for a cheese plate. However, younger-aged Grana Padano has a mild, pleasing flavor and are typically grated or shaved.
Grana Padano pairs perfectly with anything sweet, like honey, apples, pears or dried fruit and is ideal as part of a cheese board, working well with cured meats, olives, nuts and “mostarde” (Italian fruit chutneys).
Care and storage: Keep refrigerated in the coldest part of the fridge, at 4°C-8°C (39°F-46°F) away from other strong-flavored cheeses and wrap in cling-film or store in a plastic or glass container or freezer bag.
Why Should I Choose Prosciutto di Parma PDO?
PDO ensures that at least 14 months of curing for each Prosciutto di Parma leg is done according to traditional methods in the gently rolling countryside near Parma, Italy.
It is 100% natural with no additives such as preservatives, nitrites, nitrates.
Its ancient curing process yields a distinct mild delicate taste and has a fragrant aroma naturally created from the dry air around the hills in the province of Parma.
Care and storage: Prosciutto di Parma is always best enjoyed immediately after slicing. For pre-sliced trays: remove from fridge 5-10 minutes prior to consumption. It is best stored in a fridge kept at temperatures around 1-7 Celsius (33-44 degrees Fahrenheit).