Grana Padano has been a part of Italy's proud gastronomic heritage for nearly 1000 years. A staple in Italian cuisine and produced in the Po River Valley (Pianura Padana) It is a hard cheese, made with raw, partially skimmed milk exclusively from the production area. Due to these different ageing stages, Grana Padano cheese is a very versatile cheese, which can be served on its own or included in a variety of recipes. Grana Padano possesses unique nutritional features such as quality proteins, vitamins and mineral salts, especially calcium.