Tosona

Tosone is essentially a young and melty Parmigiano Reggiano - a byproduct obtained during the production of this famous Italian cheese. When newly made cheese is shaped into wheels, the rubbery surplus cheese strips obtained from trimming the wheels are collected - and tosone is ready to be consumed. Pale straw-yellow in color, with a smooth and tender texture, tosone is delicious enough on its own, but its full potential is unveiled when it is melted, tossed in a hot pan over sautéed porcini, or wrapped in crispy pancetta and baked, drizzled with a few drops of another local delicacy known as aceto balsamico di Modena.