As the best known and most commonly used cheese in Italy, Parmigiano Reggiano pairs well with almost anything you can think of. Strictly made in the Italian regions of Parma, Modena, Mantua, and parts of Bologna, this cheese has a tough, brownish-gold rind that encases a gold interior of granular texture that gets brittle with aged. With a sharp and complex flavor, its intense savory taste is balanced out by fruity and nutty notes.