Sainsbury's Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P.

This product is an authentic Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese produced exclusively in Italy. By law, this cheese must be made within specific regions of Italy, including Parma and Reggio Emilia, using traditional methods and locally sourced unpasteurised milk.

This specific wedge is part of the 'by Sainsbury's' range, which is the private label brand of J Sainsbury plc, one of the United Kingdom's largest supermarket chains. While the brand is British, the manufacturing is strictly tied to the Cigarello Dairy in Italy, which produces and matures the cheese for at least 22 months before it is packaged for the UK market.

Sainsbury's, founded in 1869, remains the ultimate owner of the branding. Though the cheese is a protected Italian cultural product, this retail version is distributed and sold under the umbrella of the British parent company, headquartered in London.