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Gorgonzola Cheese

By Donna Pilato, About.com

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.

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