Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 months aged

[Jaime C]

C'mon guys - while I agree that the OP's sooper-secret "you have to PM me for the price" strategy is probably a bad one, it would be kind of nice for the health of the forum if we were a bit more cordial to newcomers. Personally, I have not found most of the parmesan I can buy in the grocery stores here to be very good. If there is a tasty alternative, it's something I'd like to know about.

I don't think encouraging "If you're VERY interested, pm for price" threads is a good direction for the forum.

A transparent price only benefits the members, and doesn't waste our time asking what the secret price is.

If you let me know how much/type of cheese you want, the next time I come from the US, I'd happily bring you some.

 

[El_Goretto]

The OP is right, the name Parmigiano Reggiano is a protected designation of origin, just like Champagne means a specific sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France.

Us, Europeans, are very protective of these sorts of things.

Now to be able to be called Parmigiano Reggiano, on top of the production origin, a certain production process needs to be respected.

And yes, there are differences in cows, feeding, soil etc throughout the world.

It seems that the original Parmigiano Reggiano is also exported from Italy to the US. Although I don't think it's fair to compare the price in Costco and the import price in Bali. While we don't know how much the OP is selling his cheese it is fair to assume that it's going to be more expensive per pound than buying a whole wheel in Costco in the USA. And that's fine.

 

[William King]

Yes, an original product is regional. But I think it fair we also ask the forum posters to clearly advertise prices or desist.

 

[jstar]

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That is true, and its heritage is impressive. But just because something is produced in the next province 2 kilometers away*, does not mean it is inferior. And Spanish and Italian sparkling wines (Cava and Prosecco) are not always overclassed by 'real' Champagne in tasting sessions.


* see for instance Grana Padano.

 

[dafluff]

Yes, an original product is regional. But I think it fair we also ask the forum posters to clearly advertise prices or desist.

There are up to now no guidelines requiring this, so the OP is not in violation of guidelines. If that changes we will notify accordingly.

As always please use the report button if you feel a post is against the current guidelines as it stands.

 

[marsel]

Thanks moderator, I really appraciated your post.
Mine it was not a strategic marketing, I yust wanted to see what kind of posts I get back, and until now i only must defend myself from people who pretend to compare my product with something that is not parmigiano reggiano, cannot imagine the comments if I publish the price. tks

 

[marsel]

Here people atr not talking about 2 products produced in next province 2 KM away, but about 2 products produced in 2 different continents, its quite different, isnt it?

 

[Puspawarna]

^^ BTW, I am hoping for a response to my PM. Did you see it?

 

[jstar]

Here people atr not talking about 2 products produced in next province 2 KM away, but about 2 products produced in 2 different continents, its quite different, isnt it?

Not if you ask Errico, who probably will tell you that they use the original recipe from his great grandfather in Bologna or Parma. And who hired Italians to oversee production and taste etc. But indeed, according to the EU he is not allowed to call his cheese Parmesan...

BelGioioso Cheese Inc.: The company was founded in 1979 by Errico Auricchio, whose great-grandfather was a cheese manufacturer in Italy.

 

[marsel]

Dear Yeame,
first of all, the link you posted dosent work, so I cant check if what u said is true
second, the pic of the cheese you posted is branded "Parmisan", wich mean obviously that is NOT Parmigano Reggiano, only cheese produces in the Northern provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna (left of the river Reno) and Mantova (to the right of the river Po) can be called Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.
Third, u and another couple of user here tryed to undervalue my product, I cant imagine what could happens if I posted the price, I waste a lost of time to estabilish the true about Parmigiano Reggiano.
And final, u cant bring to me any Parmigiano Reggiano or other italian cheese just because u dont live in Italy.
Cheers

 

[marsel]

Ill check it now thanks

 

[atlantis]

Hi Marsel,

Do you sell whole wheel of 36 kg or the 1/8? I am used to get the Galbani ones directly from the cabang of the importer in Surabaya. Also do you have any other Italian cheese? Grana Padano (whole wheel)? Any other cheese with a shelf life of a very minimum of 6 months?
Thanks to PM me examples of what you have along with prices. I am only interested by big packaging.

 

[marsel]

Agree, and Im sure that Errico would said that even if he use the original receipt and italian mastercheese, unfortunally he dont the same italian cows, milk etc etc, but he can call his cheese Parmesan but not Parmigiano Reggiano.
Say halo to Errico for me, im sure is cheese is pretty better than most of the others parmisan produced out of Italy!!!

 

[atlantis]

Thanks Marsel for your fast response. Keep in touch as per my answer.
Cheers,

 

[El_Goretto]

Dear Yeame,
first of all, the link you posted dosent work, so I cant check if what u said is true
second, the pic of the cheese you posted is branded "Parmisan", wich mean obviously that is NOT Parmigano Reggiano, only cheese produces in the Northern provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna (left of the river Reno) and Mantova (to the right of the river Po) can be called Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.

To be fair:

fastpitch is the one who posted the picture of the BelGioioso cheese. Indeed, it is a different cheese than yours and not produced in Italy. See below:

Costco, Parmi cheese.

BelGioioso Parmesan is a hard cheese made from part skim milk, and is naturally low in fat. Rated World's Best at the Biennial World Natural Cheese Contest, this parmesan is aged over 10 months in special curing rooms, to produce a full, sweet, nutty flavor. It's delicious served grated with soups, stew, salads, and pasta, or serve in chunks as a table cheese.

• Parmesan Cheese
• Gluten free
• RBST Free
• All natural cheese
• Crafted in Wisconsin
• Keep refrigerated
• Random Weight (R/W): 3 lb avg

JaimeC posted a link to actual Parmigano Reggiano:

Whole 72 pound wheel, $899. They have smaller pieces like I buy for about the same price per pound yet.

http://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signatureâ„¢-Aged-24-Months-Whole-Wheel-Parmigiano-Reggiano.product.100096211.html

I was able to open the link with my VPN, here is a screenshot (click to view a larger picture):



And as per the description on the website:

Parmigiano Reggiano Wheel (approximately 72 lbs.):
Imported from Italy and made with the freshest milk from the famous Parma and Reggio Emilio provinces in Italy, Parmigiano Reggiano is the apex of Italian cheese making and a symbol of Italian culture and civilization. Aged a minimum of 24 months, this product is brushed completely and regularly inspected to comply with the strict standards of the Consortium Parmigiano Reggiano. This extravagant blend of old world cheese making and unrivaled quality fuse to create a delicate and savory rich full flavor that has made Parmigiano Reggiano world renowned and an immediate favorite to those who try it. In addition to being eaten alone, shredded or grated Parmigiano Reggiano transforms any pasta, soup or salad into an exquisite gourmet experience.

So what JaimeC was comparing with is real Parmigiano Reggiano imported from Italy to the USA. While it is great that JaimeC travels often enough that he can keep a steady supply of great cheese, we are not all so lucky. As such, it is expected that you will not be able to beat the price of a supermarket chain in the US when importing smaller quantities in Indonesia.

At this stage, I would still recommend you to post your prices so that you get more visibility but it's up to you.

 

[fastpitch17]

And final, u cant bring to me any Parmigiano Reggiano or other italian cheese just because u dont live in Italy.Cheers

So, there you have it.

 

[El_Goretto]

So, there you have it.

What do you mean?

 

[fastpitch17]

What do you mean?

It seems the OP thinks that there can't be any product unless it is brought directly from Italy. It also seems to me that the OP believes his is the only PR available here and that is just not so. It is in fact available at many markets. These are the items that people already see so they have seen prices. The OP should state a price so those people who have already seen it locally can decide if he has a good offer or not. This PM me for price is asking the buyer to complete extra steps. That is the sellers responsibility.

 

[El_Goretto]

It seems the OP thinks that there can't be any product unless it is brought directly from Italy. It also seems to me that the OP believes his is the only PR available here and that is just not so. It is in fact available at many markets. These are the items that people already see so they have seen prices. The OP should state a price so those people who have already seen it locally can decide if he has a good offer or not. This PM me for price is asking the buyer to complete extra steps. That is the sellers responsibility.

Ok thank you for the clarification.

I agree that the OP seems to be mistaken that the cheese is not sold outside of Italy.

But here in Indonesia? Where is it available?

 

[fastpitch17]

Ok thank you for the clarification.

I agree that the OP seems to be mistaken that the cheese is not sold outside of Italy.

But here in Indonesia? Where is it available?

I have seen it in carrefour and Ranch and I bet it is in other places too. Not a wheel or big wedge but who could afford that?