Grana Padano is a PDO hard cheese produced from cow’s milk in the Po Valley area of Northern Italy. It is obtained through a slow maturation process that gives the cheese a firm, granular texture and a delicate yet distinctive flavor. Grana Padano is known for its adaptability in the kitchen, where it is commonly used grated, shaved or in pieces. Its production is regulated to ensure consistent quality and a strong link to the geographical area in which it is made.