Grana Padano DOP Scaglie Fresche 1 kg Latteria Sociale Mantova — Italian PDO Hard Cheese
Grana Padano DOP Scaglie Fresche Latteria Sociale Mantova: authentic Grana Padano PDO hard cheese in fresh shavings, 1 kg bag in modified atmosphere, case of 10 bags. Produced exclusively in the Po Valley by Latteria Sociale Mantova SAC, member cooperative of the Grana Padano Consortium, EU establishment IT 03 365. Aged minimum 9 months, ready for direct use on pasta, risotto, salads and antipasti.
What is Grana Padano DOP
Grana Padano is the most produced PDO hard cheese in the world, with origins documented in the 12th century by the Cistercian monks of Chiaravalle Abbey near Milan. The Protected Designation of Origin guarantees production exclusively in 32 provinces of the Po Valley (Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna and Trentino) following a strict disciplinare: raw cow milk from twice-daily milking, natural starters, traditional rennet and minimum 9-month ageing in caves under Consortium supervision.
The producer: Latteria Sociale Mantova
Latteria Sociale Mantova SAC, founded in 1934, is a historic Lombard agricultural cooperative gathering over 250 conferring dairy farms in the Mantua province. The cooperative operates EU establishment IT 03 365 with full traceability from milking to ageing caves, ISO 9001 quality management and direct participation in the Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano. Latteria Sociale Mantova produces around 80,000 wheels of Grana Padano DOP per year, ageing them on wooden shelves for 9, 16 or 24 months.
Organoleptic and technical characteristics
Straw yellow colour deepening with ageing, fine grainy and crumbly texture that breaks into characteristic shavings, sweet and savoury balance with hazelnut and butter notes, persistent finish without bitterness. Fat on dry matter minimum 32 percent. Lysozyme from egg used as natural preservative in raw milk per PDO disciplinare. The fresh-shaving format preserves aromatic compounds better than pre-grated cheese.
Professional uses
Five core applications for the kitchen brigade: finishing pasta carbonara, cacio e pepe and amatriciana at 20 grams per portion shaved from the bag; topping risotto alla milanese and risotto al porcino in the mantecatura stage at 30 grams per portion; antipasti boards with mixed Italian salumi at 25 grams per cover; salad of pear, walnut and Grana shavings at 15 grams per portion; minestrone soup finishing at 10 grams per bowl. Always shave at room temperature for full aroma release.
Common mistakes to avoid
Three errors at chef level: serving directly from the fridge at 4 degrees Celsius, which numbs the palate and hides hazelnut notes; using shavings interchangeably with grated for finishing, since the texture role is different (shavings for crunch, grated for melt-in coverage); long contact with acidic dressings before serving, which dissolves the protein crystals. Always plate the shavings as the last step before service.
Storage and packaging
Store the closed bag in the refrigerator at plus 4 to plus 8 degrees Celsius; protected atmosphere preserves freshness for the entire shelf life printed on the pack (typically 90 days from packaging). Once opened, transfer to a sealed food container and consume within 5 days. Case of 10 bags (10 kg total) for HoReCa stock rotation.
Distribution and logistics in Switzerland
LAPA delivers Grana Padano DOP across Switzerland with own refrigerated fleet covering Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lugano, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Winterthur and Bellinzona. For remote zones we rely on Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker and Camion Transport with maintained cold chain. Fast refrigerated delivery, 30-day invoicing for B2B customers, dedicated team support for Italian restaurants and gastronomies.
Who it is for
Italian restaurants and trattorias for pasta and risotto finishing, pizzerias for upmarket cheese pizzas, hotel kitchens and catering for buffet display, Italian delicatessens and gastronomies, gourmet retailers and discerning private clients seeking certified Grana Padano DOP at HoReCa pricing. Order from LAPA, wholesale partner trusted by Swiss food service since 2016.
