4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia
Parmigiano Reggiano Oltre 24 Mesi
Cheeses
Parmigiano Reggiano Oltre 24 Mesi from 4 Madonne Caseificio dell’Emilia is a long-aged expression of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, matured for more than 24 months in accordance with the strict rules of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium. It is made exclusively from fresh cow’s milk sourced from local farms within the protected production area, using traditional methods that include cooking the curd in copper vats and slow, controlled maturation.
After extended aging, the texture becomes firm and crumbly, with the emergence of fine tyrosine crystals that add a pleasant crunch. Aromatically, it shows greater depth than younger styles, with notes of sweet dairy, toasted nuts, and subtle honeyed and savory nuances.
On the palate, the flavour is rich and well balanced, combining integrated salinity, pronounced umami, and a clean, persistent finish. Parmigiano Reggiano Oltre 24 Mesi is highly versatile, performing equally well as a table cheese and as a grated ingredient, and represents a refined step between classic 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano and more intensely aged expressions.
Producer
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.