Parmesan Cheese is a hard, dry, granular cows milk cheese that is restricted to production in a few Italian provinces. It is typically grated into or on top of dishes. Asiago cheese is a variety of cheese from northeastern Italy. It is a sweet, nutty cheese whose texture ranges from semi-soft to firm depending on the length of aging (fresh - 9 months and onward). The aged cheeses tend to have a sharper flavor and are grated.