Country and Region of Origin:
The Milan region of Italy
Type of Cheese:
A pasteurized cow's milk cheese that is ivory-colored with blue-green veins running through it.
Texture:
Soft and creamy when young and firmer as it ages.
Rind:
No rind.
Tasting Notes:
Sweeter and softer when it's the young, Gorgonzola Dolce. As it ages and becomes Gorgonzola Piccante, it becomes firm, crumbly, robust and spicy.
Wine Pairing:
Pair with a champagnes, full-bodied reds, and sweet reds.
Serving Suggestion:
This delicious cheese can be enjoyed with crackers, pears, apples, peaches, nuts, raisins or made into a sauce to serve with chicken or beef. Melts when crumbled and can be turned into a fondue. Also a delicious addition to salads.
