Giorgio Cravero
Latest-generation Parmigiano-Reggiano affineur in Bra whose family selects and ages the wheels prized by the world's top kitchens.
Veronica's Take
In the heart of Bra, Giorgio Cravero carries on a 168-year legacy of Parmigiano-Reggiano mastery, tapping each wheel with a hammer to listen for the perfect hollow note that signals twenty-four months of flawless aging. His family has been the secret weapon of top kitchens worldwide, selecting and aging wheels with an obsessive precision that turns mere cheese into a symphony of flavor. Giorgio's work isn't just about tradition; it's a testament to the art of listening and the relentless pursuit of perfection that only a true shokunin can achieve.
His family has tapped wheels with a little hammer since 1855, listening for the hollow note that means twenty-four months went exactly right.
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Latest-generation Parmigiano-Reggiano affineur in Bra whose family selects and ages the wheels prized by the world's top kitchens.
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