Caseificio Vicini in Medesano: Parmigiano Reggiano in the Parma Food Valley
Caseificio Vicini is a dairy located in Medesano, in the province of Parma, dedicated to milk processing and the production of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Located in Strada Brozzoli, the dairy is part of the network of local producers that keeps Parma's centuries-old cheesemaking tradition alive.
Parmigiano Reggiano and Medesano
Medesano lies where the Parma plain gradually meets the first hills and valleys of the Apennines.
Agriculture and livestock farming have long been part of the area's economy, creating ideal conditions for the development of local dairies.
Caseificio Vicini continues this tradition by producing a cheese that has become one of the best-known symbols of Parma and Emilia-Romagna around the world.
From Milk to Parmigiano Reggiano
Producing Parmigiano Reggiano requires experience, careful attention to the milk and respect for time.
After the cheesemaking process, the wheels begin their long period of ageing, during which texture, aromas and flavour gradually develop.
Time is therefore one of the essential ingredients behind the distinctive character of Parmigiano Reggiano.
A Living Cheesemaking Tradition
Behind every wheel lies daily work that begins long before the cheese reaches the table.
Cheesemaking requires knowledge of the raw material and constant attention throughout the production process.
Dairies such as Caseificio Vicini help preserve this heritage and maintain the close relationship between Medesano, agriculture and the gastronomic culture of the province of Parma.
Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Cuisine
Parmigiano Reggiano plays an essential role in Parma's cuisine.
It can be enjoyed on its own, paired with local cured meats and wines, or used in traditional recipes, particularly fresh pasta fillings and first courses.
Different ageing periods produce different textures and flavour profiles, making Parmigiano Reggiano an extraordinarily versatile cheese.
Company Information
Caseificio Vicini S.n.c. di Maurizio e Corrado Vicini
Address: Strada Brozzoli, 12 – 43014 Medesano (PR), Italy
Phone: +39 0525 421363
Sector: Dairy industry
Speciality: Parmigiano Reggiano
