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

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Grana Padano

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

It’s a thinner pizza with a distinctively “soft and fluffy” crust that’s been brushed with garlic butter and specked with Grana Padano cheese.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023

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

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

I bought a wedge of nutty, briny Grana Padano and parmesan.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2021