Parmigiano Reggiano - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Castelli's Parmigiano Reggiano scores a perfect 100, combining Italian organic production with Protected Designation of Origin certification — one of the most rigorous and well-recognised quality frameworks in European food law. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution 15, certifications 5, and ingredients 10. Origins are attributed to Italy, and the product carries PDO, EU Organic, certified organic, and Organic labels. The product is sold in France. Within the parmigiano reggiano category, it ranks at the 58th percentile, outperforming 58% of the 45 products assessed — a slightly above-median result in a category where most products already carry PDO status, making differentiation dependent on organic certification and other factors. For a European-minded shopper, the combination of PDO and organic certification is particularly meaningful: the PDO guarantees that the cheese is produced in the defined Emilia-Romagna region using legally specified methods, whilst the organic labels confirm that production also meets EU ecological standards. This dual assurance places the product among the more comprehensively certified options in its category. The certified organic code identifies the specific Italian certification body responsible for organic oversight, adding a further layer of institutional transparency. For shoppers who value both geographic authenticity and sustainable production methods, this product represents a well-documented and credible choice.