{"id":43109,"date":"2023-01-03T09:14:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T09:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/the-art-of-production\/an-iconic-product\/le-stagionature\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:42:26","slug":"ageing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/en-en\/the-art-of-craftsmanship\/the-iconic-product\/ageing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ageing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/La-DOP_h.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;La DOP_m&#8221; src_tablet=&#8221;https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/La-DOP_h.jpg&#8221; src_phone=&#8221;https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/La-DOP_m.jpg&#8221; 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custom_margin=&#8221;||16px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/en-en\/\">Home<\/a>  <  <\/div>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ageing_head_section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Merriweather|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;80px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;70px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;52px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22header_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Le Stagionature<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Merriweather|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;accordion_main_wrapper  gp_accordition_ageing_wrapper&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-6px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; module_class=&#8221;pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;Merriweather||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;52px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; 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Excellent when grated.<\/li>\n<li>Highly versatile, ideal for eating regularly and everyday cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm\">\n<h2>Tasting Grana Padano 9 to Over 14 months<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_sec\">\n<div class=\"accordian_border gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Colour<\/span><br \/><span>homogeneous white<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Granularity<\/span><br \/><span>low<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Calcium lactate crystals\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>absent<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Tyrosine crystals<\/span><br \/><span>absent<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordian_border gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Radial fracture when cut\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>(minimal)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Aroma<\/span><br \/><span>reminscent if milk and cream<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Sweetness<\/span><br \/><span>strong<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Strenght<\/span><br \/><span>mild<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Springiness<\/span><br \/><span>strong<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Taste on the palete<\/span><br \/><span>strong<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Crumbliness<\/span><br \/><span>low<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Solubity<\/span><br \/><span>low<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_bellow_img double_banner\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_bellow_left gp_accordian_bellow_left_full_width\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abbinamenti-5.jpg') !important;\">\n<h3>An embrace that&#8217;s full of flavour<\/h3>\n<p>Wine, beer, cocktails, honey:<br \/>how can you choose the best pairing for Grana Padano?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/pairings\/\" data-icon=\"5\">Find out here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Grana Padano aged Over 16 and Over 18 months&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_main\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_top\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_left\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GP-16-18-mesi-1.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2105 alignnone size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Marchio-16.png\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Marchio-18.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_right\">\n<div class=\"desk_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Marchio-16.png\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Marchio-18.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>The characteristics of Grana Padano aged Over 16 and Over 18 months<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tasty but not overpowering, with an aroma of hay and dried fruit.<\/li>\n<li>Marked straw-coloured, grainy texture with evidence of calcium lactate crystals and flaky structure..<\/li>\n<li>Excellent table cheese. Ideal for grating.<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for the enthusiastic cooks who are always looking for that elusive \u201cmagic touch\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm\">\n<h2>Tasting Grana Padano matured Over 16 and Over 18 months<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_sec\">\n<div class=\"accordian_border gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Colour<\/span><br \/><span>pale-straw<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Granularity<\/span><br \/><span>present<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Calcium lactate crystals<\/span><br \/><span>present in the rind, less so in the middle of the wheel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Tirosina crystals<\/span><br \/><span>present in rind<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordian_border gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Radial fracture when cut<\/span><br \/><span>present<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Aroma<\/span><br \/><span>reminiscent of milk and cream, with notes of butter and broth<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Sweetness<\/span><br \/><span>medium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Strength<\/span><br \/><span>medium<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Springiness<\/span><br \/><span>present<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Taste on the palete<\/span><br \/>medium lasting<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Crumbliness<\/span><br \/><span>medium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Solubility<\/span><br \/><span>present<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_bellow_img double_banner\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_bellow_left gp_accordian_bellow_left_full_width\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abbinamenti-5.jpg') !important;\">\n<h3>An embrace that&#8217;s full of flavour<\/h3>\n<p>Wine, beer, cocktails, honey: how can you choose the best pairing for Grana Padano?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/pairings\/\" data-icon=\"5\">Find out here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Grana Padano %22Riserva%22 Over 20 months and Over 24 months&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_main\">\n<h3>Time is precious but what it creates is even more precious<\/h3>\n<p>For Grana Padano PDO Riserva, time is essential to establish its undisputed high quality.<\/p>\n<p>It is aged for more than 20 months and possesses excellent characteristics, attested to by the extra check it undergoes, which is followed by a second fire-brand \u201cRiserva.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Its taste is rich and full, fragrant and delicate&#8230; a flavour that recalls butter, hay and dried fruit.<\/p>\n<p>Its evident granular structure has an accentuated presence of lactate calcium crystals, an unmistakable triangular flake structure and an intense and homogeneous straw colour.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal to be enjoyed on its own or grated.<\/p>\n<p>Its superlative flavour is enhanced by being paired with dessert wines, fortified wines and full-bodied, aged reds.<\/p>\n<p>It is the perfect choice to satisfy true aficionados and make every meal a celebration for the gourmet palate!<\/p>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_top\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_left\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GP-Riserva.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2105 alignnone size-medium\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_mobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Riserva-20-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Riserva-24-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_right\">\n<div class=\"desk_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Riserva-20-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Riserva-24-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Grana Padano &#8220;Riserva&#8221; Over 20 months and Over 24 months<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rich, full in flavour, yet never overpowering. The taste is both fragrant and delicate at the same time, with notes of butter, hay and dried fruit.<\/li>\n<li>Intense, uniform straw-coloured cheese, with a clear grainy texture, a marked presence of calcium lactate crystals and a flaky structure.<\/li>\n<li>Superb both as a table and grated cheese..<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for feasts and special occasions. The cheese of choice for true connoisseurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm\">\n<h2>Taste of Grana Padano Riserva Over 20 months and Over 24 months<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_sec\">\n<div class=\"accordian_border gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Colour<\/span><br \/><span>straw<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Granularity<\/span><br \/><span>strong<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Calcium lactate crystals<\/span><br \/><span>uniformly distributed throughout the wheel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Tirosine crystals<\/span><br \/><span>uniformly distributed throughout the wheel<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordian_border gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Radial fracture when cut<\/span><br \/><span>strong<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Aroma<\/span><br \/><span>predominant notes of butter, hay and dried fruit<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Sweetness<\/span><br \/><span>low<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Strenght<\/span><br \/><span>strong<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Springiness<\/span><br \/><span>weak<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Taste on the palete<\/span><br \/><span>long lasting<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Crumbliness<\/span><br \/><span>high<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_btm_item\"><span class=\"tbl_obj\">Solubility<\/span><br \/><span>strong<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_bellow_img double_banner\">\n<div class=\"gp_accordian_bellow_left gp_accordian_bellow_left_full_width\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abbinamenti-5.jpg') !important;\">\n<h3>An embrace that&#8217;s full of flavour<\/h3>\n<p>Wine, beer, cocktails, honey: how can you choose the best pairing for Grana Padano?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.granapadano.it\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/pairings\/\" data-icon=\"5\">Find out here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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