Grana Padano

hard · cow milk · Italy · $$$

A firm body, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 8/10

creaminess 2/10

firmness 9/10

pungency 5/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Grana Padano with a full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon; for the sharpest, a Tawny Port — tannins (or, for the sharpest examples, Port's sweetness) stand up to the sharp, aged flavor (sharpness 8).

Great for

Snacking & Crackers
Grating

Substitutes for Grana Padano

Cheese	Why it works
Sbrinz	similar overall, but more pungency
Parmigiano-Reggiano	similar overall, but more sharpness
Roncal cheese	similar overall, but less sharpness
Pecorino	similar overall, but more pungency
Kefalotyri	similar overall, but less sharpness
Pecorino Romano	similar overall, but more pungency