It looked really interesting so naturally I bought it. But when I google it, I get very mixed results.
I've found that "Grand Cru" both references a pecorino romano cheese made in sardinia and some sort of Wisconsin cheese brand. But no results really for the words "grand cru" and "parmigiano "
by ChiefKelso
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They’re just trying to make it sound fancy by using a French wine term.
Parmigiano cannot be made by sheep milk
Sheep parmigiano?
Why not a cat parmigiano or a dog parmigiano?
That’s a scam, search for parmigiano reggiano, parmigiano alone Is not a trademark.
Not to nit pick but any authentic Italian cheese wouldn’t use the word Uncle. It might be shocking to some parts of the world that Italians have their own term for the word “Uncle”.
Grand cru basically means “great quality”.
The only thing they got right is that *Parmigiano Reggiano* pairs well with a good red wine.
I don’t think there’s any legal definition of Grand Cru there way there is for French wine. And it being sheep’s milk, it’s not really Parmesan although it looks like it’s made in that style.
Grand cru just means highest quality or best product, not a brand. Who knows what that is though. Do you like it?
Everyone is busy being offended, but a sheep milk cheese that isn’t quite pecorino but more like “parmigiano” is going to make good pasta. I’d make the Roman pastas with it mostly, or if it’s not great use it for pesto
Unfortunately, Parmigiano is one of the most faked cheeses around the world, basically because its name is protected by italian and european laws, which have no value on US soil.
Parmigiano, by definition, cannot be made anywhere else but the area of Italy where is produced. The fact that they use the word “parmigiano” is already a red flag for a scam.
Do not buy it.
Taste: Very Nutty 🤣
They missed the opportunity to name it Pecorino. This makes me pissed off.
An overpriced block of cheese that pretends to be from Italy?
It’s one of the many examples of fake Parmigiano Reggiano – a *very* fake one, considering it’s made with sheep milk. Shouldn’t be bought (or even produced, tbh).
A scam
Fake
Parmigiano isn’t made with sheep milk, it’s a scam to upsell a pecorino…
That’s fake parmigiano.