Grana Padano
Food · PDO · 3431 municipalities
Grana Padano DOP occupies an exceptionally vast geographical footprint that sets it apart from more localized European cheeses. While the majority of production belongs to Lombardy, the official zone spans an immense territory of 3,431 municipalities, beginning alphabetically with Abano Terme. Recognized since 1996, this widespread denomination currently relies on 145 verified producers. Under the supervision of the Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Grana Padano, these authorized producers maintain strict quality standards, proving that a denomination covering thousands of distinct municipalities can successfully preserve its unique, legally protected origin without compromising quality.
The producers 145
+ 139 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grana Padano produced?
- Grana Padano is produced in 3431 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Abano Terme, Abbadia Cerreto, Abbadia Lariana, Abbiategrasso and more.
- What does DOP mean?
- DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.