The stages of production
Each form of Provolone Valpadana P.D.O. tells a story of passion, tradition, and expertise.
A journey that begins in the fields and farms of the region, passes through skilled hands and strict controls, and finally reaches tables all over the world with its unique and unmistakable flavour.
These four videos illustrate, step by step, the stages that transform simple milk into a certified excellence: a journey into the heart of the supply chain, where the producers’ experience meets strict production standards and the protection of a designation that represents one of the great Italian cheese-making traditions.
Fields, barns, and milking
Every wheel of Provolone Valpadana P.D.O. comes from a supply chain that begins well before the milk itself: in the fields where fodder is grown and in the barns where dairy cows are raised with care and respect.
In this first stage, we enter the heart of the bond between land, animals, and tradition. The quality of the milk depends on the healthiness of the environment, a balanced diet, and animal welfare — values that have always guided the farmers within the P.D.O. network.
Milking, carried out using modern techniques and in full compliance with hygiene regulations, marks the moment when the farmer’s daily dedication is transformed into a premium raw material.
A controlled and traceable milk that forms the foundation of Provolone Valpadana.
Cheese Processing
The milk collected from the barns becomes the key player in a process that is both technical and deeply rooted in care and tradition. The video shows the steps of coagulation, curd cutting, and subsequent processing — all essential to giving Provolone Valpadana P.D.O. its distinctive characteristics.
During coagulation, the milk is treated with selected cultures and rennet, encouraging the formation of a compact mass — a delicate phase, where temperature and timing make all the difference.
The following stretching and shaping stages give form to the future Provolone Valpadana, while the expertise of master cheesemakers ensures consistency and high quality in the final product.
Seasoning
At this stage, Provolone Valpadana begins to reveal its true character. The video clearly illustrates the salting and ageing processes — crucial moments in developing the aroma, flavour, and texture that define Provolone Valpadana P.D.O.
The brine allows the salt to penetrate the cheese, enhancing both taste and preservation. Then comes the ageing phase: a period of waiting and care, where humidity, temperature, and time work together to shape the cheese’s aromatic profile and structure.
Each wheel is regularly checked and tended to — this is where patience and expertise turn into tangible quality.
Packaging, Shipping, and Consumption
In the final chapter of the production process, Provolone Valpadana P.D.O. enters the finishing phase: quality checks, packaging, and shipping.
Each wheel undergoes organoleptic, physicochemical, and microbiological tests to ensure full compliance with the product specification guidelines.
Only the cheeses that pass these strict tests are granted the P.D.O. label and can reach consumers, packaged and protected according to the highest standards.
From production to logistics, every step is tracked and monitored to ensure that Provolone Valpadana arrives on tables around the world with the excellence and authenticity that have always set it apart.
