Parmigiano Reggiano cheese retains its position as the most significant Italian PDO product among those crafted (also) in mountain areas. Data provided by the Consortium for its protection reveals that in 2022, the production of the “King of Cheeses” in mountain zones amounted to 846,000 wheels, registering an impressive +10.5% upsurge compared to 2016.

The Consortium’s brainchild, the “Parmigiano Reggiano PDO – Prodotto di Montagna” project, launched in 2016, aimed to bolster sustainable development in the production area and furnish consumers with enhanced guarantees concerning the cheese’s origin and quality.