Red Cows Parmigiano Reggiano Story

The Grana d'Oro farm has deep roots that date back to 1936, when the Catellani brothers - Domenico, Carlo and Giulio - moved to Cavriago (RE) to continue raising red cows.


 

Red Cows Parmigiano Reggiano Story

The Grana d'Oro farm has deep roots dating back to 1936, when the Catellani brothers - Domenico, Carlo, and Giulio - moved to Cavriago (RE) to continue raising red cows. Since then, three generations have dedicated their lives to caring for this breed and producing high-quality Parmigiano Reggiano.

In the 1960s and 1970s, while other companies abandoned the red cow in favor of the more productive Friesian breed, the Catellanis remained faithful to tradition, helping to preserve this unique breed. By 1982, with only 900 head remaining, the Reggio Emilia breed was at risk of extinction. It was in this context that Elia's sons, Luciano and Matteo, took over the company, committing themselves to safeguarding the genetic heritage of the red cows and reviving Parmigiano Reggiano made with their milk.

In 1991, the Catellani brothers were among the founders of the Consorzio Valorizzazione Prodotti Antica Razza Reggiana (C.V.P.A.R.), a cooperative established to protect and promote this breed and its cheese. Since then, Grana d'Oro has seen a steady increase in the number of red cows, from 90 head in the 1980s to the current 180.

Innovative and forward-looking, the company was the first to use a distinctive brand to guarantee the quality of its Parmigiano Reggiano. Matteo Catellani, a mechanics enthusiast, designed specific machinery for cutting and processing the cheese.

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