Made by the oldest dairy in Parma, Valserena is one of the last farmstead Parmigiano Reggiano's being made, meaning they grow the feed, raise the animals, and make the cheese all at their farm.The Serra family's herd is solely comprised of rare, brown Sola Bruno cows that deliver unparalleled rich and fatty milk, which is why these wheels are so different. They age their cheese long and slow, delivering a huge, brothy, and nutty flavor. This is a raw milk cheese.

Someone who has expertise in Mediterranean cheese is Whole Foods Market's global cheese expert—VP of Specialty, Product Innovation and Development and Oldways Board member, Cathy Strange. Watch as she travels the world to find the highest quality cheeses and meet the farmers and producers behind these beautifully crafted products.

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Join us for the May Mediterranean Diet Challenge. It is not too late to participate! Did you know all heritage diets are more alike than different? This Mediterranean Diet Month, discover the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean Diet, Asian Heritage Diet, African Heritage Diet, and the Latin American Heritage Diet. All of these plant-based eating patterns are just as delicious as they are nutritious.