4 Madonne Caseificio dell’Emilia is a renowned cooperative dairy dedicated to the production of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, founded in 1967 in Lesignana, near Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The dairy was established by a group of local milk producers with the aim of preserving traditional cheesemaking while building a strong, collective production model.

Its name derives from a historic roadside shrine depicting the Virgin Mary on four sides, symbolizing the deep cultural and territorial roots of the dairy. A member of the Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, 4 Madonne produces a wide range of Parmigiano Reggiano expressions, from standard maturations to very long-aged wheels, including mountain and organic selections.

Cheesemaking follows strict DOP regulations, using local milk processed in traditional copper vats and matured for extended periods to develop structure, crystallization, and aromatic depth. The dairy manages large aging facilities housing tens of thousands of wheels, reflecting both scale and technical precision.

In addition to production, 4 Madonne is open to visitors, offering guided tours and tastings that present the full journey of Parmigiano Reggiano from milk to long maturation. Its cheeses have received multiple international awards, reinforcing the dairy’s reputation as a benchmark producer combining tradition, consistency, and modern organization.