SoftNatural rindProtected origin · PDO

Gorgonzola

Lombardy, ItalyPasteurized cow's milkAged 2–5 months

Gorgonzola is a traditional Italian blue cheese made from cow’s milk, originating in the Lombardy and Piedmont regions of northern Italy. It has a creamy to crumbly texture with distinctive blue-green veining and a rich, tangy flavour that ranges from mild and buttery in younger varieties to sharp, spicy, and robust in more aged versions.

Flavor

BlueCreamyNuttySaltySavorySharpTangy

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