When you wheel out a Biraghi Grana Quarter Wheel, you aren't just serving cheese; you’re announcing that the party has officially reached "legendary" status. This 20-pound wedge of Italian Grana Padano style excellence is the heavyweight champion of the dairy world. Made from 100% Italian milk and aged to a crumbly, crystalline perfection, it’s a bulk gourmet cheese that demands respect. Biraghi is famous for its "naturally snackable" quality—it’s slightly sweeter and less aggressive than some of its saltier cousins, making it the perfect "all-day" cheese. This is the best aged Italian cheese for the host who wants to encourage guests to just grab a knife and start hacking off chunks of pure, umami-rich joy. It’s a structural marvel of the deli world, looking like a jagged mountain of gold. Whether you’re grating it over a mountain of pasta or letting it sit as the centerpiece of a luxury grazing table, this quarter wheel says you take your hospitality seriously, but your fun even more so. The Recipes Recipe #1: The "Cheese Bowl" Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe If you’re feeling adventurous with your friends, use the flat surface of the Biraghi Grana Quarter Wheel as a serving bowl! Scrape a hollow into the center of the cheese and pour in piping hot, freshly cooked pasta with a splash of starchy water and plenty of cracked black pepper. Toss the pasta directly against the cheese surface to create a natural, creamy sauce; it’s an interactive dinner party recipe that doubles as dinner theater. Recipe #2: Grana Padano & Garlic Crust Roasted Chicken Create a thick paste using finely grated Biraghi Grana, butter, garlic, and herbs. Slather it under and over the skin of a whole chicken before roasting. The cheese creates a savory, "shattering" golden crust that the whole family will fight over. It’s a classic roast chicken upgrade that brings deep Italian flavor to your Sunday table. The Appetizers Appetizer #1: "The Jagged Edge" Honey Nuggets Use a traditional almond-shaped cheese knife to pry off irregular, bite-sized nuggets from the Grana wheel. Arrange them on a platter with a small bowl of chestnut honey or aged balsamic vinegar for dipping. This simple Italian appetizer highlights the cheese’s crystalline texture and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Appetizer #2: Grana Padano Crisps (Frico) Heap small piles of grated Biraghi cheese onto a baking sheet and bake until they melt into golden, lacy discs. Let them cool into "chips" and serve with a glass of chilled Prosecco. It’s a gluten-free snack that feels incredibly fancy. Ingredients: Milk, Salt, Rennet Size: 18 Lbs Origin: Italy
