Reggianito

Where did Reggianito cheese come from?

If you thought Reggianito cheese was an Italian cheese you’d be wrong—sort of. Reggianito was made by Italians, but not in Italy. Italian people in Argentina carried a piece of home with them by continuing to make cheese reminiscent of Parmigiano-Reggiano in their new country. So technically, this type of cheese qualifies as Argentinian food.

What is the difference between Reggianito cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

OK, so Reggianito comes from Argentina. So does that mean it tastes like other types of Argentinian food? Honestly, not really. Reggianito is extremely similar to Parmigiano-Reggiano, with the main difference being the location of where the cheese is made. Only Parmigiano-Reggiano made in Italy can call itself authentic and earn DOP status. (Understandably, the Italian people didn’t want another country stealing their Italian cheese.) That is also why Parmigiano-Reggiano tends to be more expensive.

How should I eat Reggianito cheese?

Reggianito can be used exactly the same way as Parmigiano-Reggiano. It is a hard, aged, granular cheese, so grate it over meals such as pasta and meat dishes.