Grana Padano

British  

/ ˌɡrɑːnə pəˈdɑːnəʊ /

noun

1. a rich semifat hard cheese with a granular texture, often used grated, esp on pasta dishes and soups

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Etymology

Origin of Grana Padano

C21: from Italian grana grain + Padano from the Po Valley

Example Sentences

This widens the gap with Grana Padano, a competitor with less stringent production rules, as well as other cheeses meant for grating.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

You can bet that Ananas’ version gets tremendously more care, with the honey infused in-house with bird’s-eye chili, the vaunted pepperoni from Ezzo, chives for peppery freshness and Grana Padano joining the mozzarella.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Sunday in the village of Romano di Lombardia after he and his son had checked earlier on a machine that rotates and cleans mold from the still-maturing wheels of Grana Padano cheese.

From Washington Times • Aug. 8, 2023

Ever grate a hunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Grana Padano, or pecorino Romano, and are left with a hefty cheese rind?

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2022

Dishes might include truffled frittata topped with microgreens and freshly shaved truffles, shiitake mushrooms sautéed in truffle with fresh rosemary and shaved Grana Padano, and a grazing board showcasing truffle-infused charcuterie, cheeses and nuts.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2022