Latteria San Giovanni di Querciola
Parmigiano Reggiano 24 Mesi
Cheeses
Parmigiano Reggiano 24 Mesi made by Latteria San Giovanni di Querciola is a premium Italian cheese known for its rich, intense flavor and granular texture. Aged for 24 to 29 months, this cheese develops a complex profile with nutty and slightly fruity notes.
This prolonged aging process allows for the formation of crunchy tyrosine crystals, which add a unique texture that distinguishes it from younger varieties. The cheese is produced using traditional methods, ensuring high quality and adherence to the strict regulations of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium.
Each wheel is meticulously inspected and must meet rigorous standards before being branded as Parmigiano Reggiano.
Producer
Latteria San Giovanni di Querciola is a mountain dairy cooperative located in the village of San Giovanni di Querciola, in the municipality of Viano, Reggio Emilia province, specializing in the traditional production of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. Founded in 1954, the dairy sources milk exclusively from local farmers whose cows graze on the Apennine pastures above 600 meters of altitude, resulting in a cheese with distinctive aromas, marked minerality, and clean, herbaceous–floral notes.
Milk is processed immediately after milking, without long transport, following classic methods that include natural whey cultures and copper vats. Their range focuses on Parmigiano Reggiano aged from 18 to over 29 months, including occasional award-winning batches.
In addition to Parmigiano Reggiano, the dairy produces butter, Parmigiano cream, and smaller semi-hard cheeses such as “La Cortigiana”. Maturation takes place in their own aging rooms under strict control, ensuring consistent quality and an authentic expression of the mountain terroir characteristic of the Reggio Emilia area.