Let's Get Cracking!
There’s a reason Parmigiano-Reggiano is known as the King of Cheese. Savory and nutty with a hint of satisfying crunch, true Parmigiano-Reggiano follows a strict set of guidelines:
- Produced in a specific region of Italy
- Use milk from grass-fed cows
- Aged at least 12 months
It’s also produced and shipped to Metro Market in giant 80-pound wheels! We crack these wheels in-house before we break them into smaller portions that are available in our cheese shop.
Hailing from Traversetolese Artisan Dairy in Parma, Italy, it’s made with raw, grass-fed milk and aged for 24 months. This small operation only makes 20,000 wheels a year (of the 3.6 million produced globally) and is known for cheese with bright flavor, a dense paste, and a nutty finish — all in all, one of the best versions you can buy.
Join the fun and see how it’s done!
We’re tired of keeping the Parm Cracking excitement to ourselves — we want to share the experience with you, our loyal customers!
Stop into your local Metro Market for our BIG state-wide Parm Cracking event the third Saturday of every month. - NO EVENT IN MAY 2023
Watch our cheese mongers crack open a fresh wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Plus enjoy samples straight from the heart of the wheel, where it’s at peak flavor. You will also learn more about Parmigiano-Reggiano and discover why it’s a culinary staple — and why using the real deal in your cooking makes a difference.
We’re tired of keeping the Parm Cracking excitement to ourselves — we want to share the experience with you, our loyal customers!
Stop into your local Metro Market for our BIG state-wide Parm Cracking event the third Saturday of every month. - NO EVENT IN MAY 2023
Watch our cheese mongers crack open a fresh wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Plus enjoy samples straight from the heart of the wheel, where it’s at peak flavor. You will also learn more about Parmigiano-Reggiano and discover why it’s a culinary staple — and why using the real deal in your cooking makes a difference.