Virgilio Parmigiano Reggiano

The barcode 8006663002940 is associated with Virgilio Parmigiano Reggiano, a type of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, a highly regulated and protected Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) product from Italy. Below are the key details available:

Product Overview

• Type: Hard, aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (a traditional Italian cheese made from cow’s milk).
• Origin: Produced in the regions of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Modena, and Mantua (Italy), adhering to strict EU regulations under DOP (Protected Designation of Origin).
• Aging: Typically aged 12–36 months (or longer for "Extra Vecchio" or "Stravecchio" variants). The specific aging of this batch cannot be confirmed without additional packaging details.
• Brand: Virgilio is a well-known producer under the Granarolo group, one of Italy’s largest dairy cooperatives. Granarolo is a trusted brand in the Italian dairy industry, but individual batches may vary in quality.

Barcode Verification & Matching

The barcode 8006663002940 is registered to Granarolo S.p.A. (a major Italian dairy cooperative) and is linked to Parmigiano Reggiano products in databases. However:

• No direct match to "Virgilio" alone: Some databases list this barcode under Granarolo Parmigiano Reggiano (not exclusively "Virgilio"). If the packaging explicitly states "Virgilio Parmigiano Reggiano", the barcode may be reused for different SKUs (e.g., different aging times or packaging sizes).
• Risk of mislabeling: If the product is not from Italy or lacks the DOP certification mark (a circular logo with "Parmigiano Reggiano" and the EU flag), it may be counterfeit or imitation cheese (commonly sold as "Parmesan" outside Italy). Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano must:
  • Be made in the specified Italian regions.
  • Have a wax seal (indicating the aging wheel’s origin).
  • Display the DOP logo on the packaging.