Ready to bring home a serious piece of cheese? Culture has teamed up with Ambrosi to give three lucky winners a 10-pound, 1/8 wheel of 22-month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, along with a set of tools for cracking it open.
Often called the “King of Cheeses,” Parmigiano Reggiano has been made in Italy for centuries, with a recipe that has remained essentially unchanged. Made from raw cow’s milk in a strictly defined area of Emilia-Romagna and surrounding provinces, each wheel is aged for a minimum of 12 months before it can earn the Parmigiano Reggiano name.
At 22 months, this cheese hits a sweet spot: savory and nutty with a firm, grainy texture and plenty of crunchy crystals. Those crystals aren’t salt—they’re tyrosine, an amino acid that develops as the cheese ages and gives Parmigiano Reggiano its signature crunch.
THREE winners will receive:
- 1/8 wheel (approximately 10 lbs) of 22-month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- Four-piece Parmigiano Reggiano cracking knife set
About Ambrosi
Founded in 1931 in Lombardy, Ambrosi has been bringing Italian cheeses to tables around the world for more than 90 years. The family-owned company works with producers across Italy, including makers of Parmigiano Reggiano, with a focus on preserving the traditions and quality behind some of the country’s most iconic cheeses.
Crack Your Parm
A wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano can weigh up to 88 pounds, so opening one is a little different from cutting into block of cheddar. Specialized cracking tools are used to work along the wheel’s natural lines rather than slicing straight through it.
The four-piece set includes a scoring knife to create a groove around the rind, a breaking knife to open the wheel along its granular lines, and two Parmesan knives for prying off and serving those irregular shards.
Once you’ve opened it, put those craggy pieces to work: snack on them, grate them over pasta, or serve them straight from the wheel on your next cheese board.
Enter below for a chance to win!
Winners must be located in the continental U.S. Giveaway ends on October 26, 2026 at 11:59PM.
Ambrosi Parmigiano Reggiano DOP GiveawayLooking for some recipe inspiration? Check out this recipe for a spicy, savory pasta dish featuring Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Ambrosi US
White Gold by Ambrosi brings authentic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP to American tables. This Parmigiano Reggiano is aged a minimum of 24 months in Italy's Emilia region and crafted with just milk, salt, and rennet. Naturally lactose-free and an excellent source of protein and calcium, White Gold Parmigiano Reggiano is a World Cheese Award winner.
