About Castelli
Castelli is one of Italy's most distinguished cheese brands, founded in 1892 in Reggio Emilia, the heartland of Parmigiano Reggiano production. Now operating as part of the Nuova Castelli Group under Lactalis ownership, Castelli has established itself as the leading manufacturer and distributor of Italy's famous DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) cheeses, setting the benchmark for superior quality in the Italian dairy industry. The Castelli Group represents a cheese empire with over €500 million in annual turnover and more than 1,000 employees across Europe. Their manufacturing, maturing, and packaging facilities span Italy, Hungary, and Poland, with subsidiaries operating in the UK, France, Germany, and Scandinavia. The prestigious San Polo plant alone produces approximately 45,000 wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano annually, demonstrating the scale and expertise behind the Castelli name. Castelli's portfolio encompasses the finest Italian DOP cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, and Pecorino Toscano. Each cheese carries the authentic Protected Designation of Origin certification, guaranteeing traditional production methods and regional authenticity. The brand portfolio extends to include Alival, Di Vittorio, Mandara, Fattorie del Sole, and Agrisole labels. UK shoppers can find Castelli cheese products at major supermarkets including Lidl, offering authentic Italian cheese excellence at accessible prices. From convenient pre-grated Parmesan for pasta dishes to speciality DOP cheeses for gourmet entertaining, Castelli delivers 130 years of Italian cheese-making tradition to British kitchens.