52 culturecheesemag.com BES T CHEESES 2024
Organic Copper Kele Parmesan
Cello / Lake Country Dairy
Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
e magic of this parmesan from Cello, made at Lake
Country Dairy, comes from the namesake copper vats it's
cooked in and the length of time it's aged—a cool 16 months.
ese factors transform this hard cow's milk cheese into a
flavor powerhouse with robust, caramel-forward notes that
can stand up to any pairing you throw at it (dark chocolate,
saucy pasta, you name it). Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan
earned Best of Class at the 2023 USCCC, and Second in its
class at the 2022 WCCC.
Parmigiano Reggiano 30-39 Mesi
Nazionale Parmigiano Reggiano Latteria Centro Rubbianino
Reggio Emilia, Italy
When it comes to Parmigiano Reggiano, the Nazionale
Parmigiano Reggiano Latteria Centro Rubbianino takes
matters very seriously. ey employ methods used for at
least eight centuries—and it all starts with high-quality
cow's milk. Once the cheese is formed, a very slow
maturation (read: 30 to 39 months) is key to developing its
crumbly texture, melted butter taste, and straw-like color.
is wheel won Super Gold at the 2022 WCA.
PAIR IT!
This is a case of pairing like with like to amplify the
taste of both parts—gingersnap's punchy spice
boosts the caramel notes in Organic Copper Kettle
Parmesan, while the cookie's signature snap is
complimented by the cheese's crunchy crystals.
ORGANIC COPPER
KETTLE PARMESAN
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Vahey
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