Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP, 24 Months (per kg)

A third of the US price at the source, from the dairy that made it — the definitive edible souvenir.

Price: 22 EUR (Direct-from-caseificio price per kg, 24-month aging (verified); Italian supermarkets €18-25/kg)

Where to buy: Direct from a caseificio around Parma/Modena (many do tours + vacuum-packing), or any Italian supermarket deli counter

Price checked 2026-07-03

• US customs: hard aged cheese is ALLOWED — but declare it; undeclared food risks fines
• Ask for sottovuoto (vacuum-sealed) packing — keeps 3+ weeks unrefrigerated and satisfies airline/customs scrutiny
• Check the pin-dot rind stamps spelling PARMIGIANO REGGIANO — that's the DOP proof; 'parmesan' without it is a different product
• Food usually carries 4% VAT and most refund operators exclude it — don't count on a refund