Il Prodotto
Gorgonzola dates back to X-XII century. It comes from the own of Gorgonzola, close to Milan. The production is now extended to the area between Milan and Piedmont.
Gorgonzola is one of the most exported Italian products. It is considered a cheese of great quality in fact it was one of the first to obtain the D.O.P quality brand.
GORGONZOLA DOP is a fat cheese, made with pasteurised cow’s milk with a soft, slightly creamy white paste and with light green streaks.
The crust is wrinkled and moist with a straw colour tending to red-orange
It has a cylindrical shape, it weighs about 12kg, it has a diameter of 30-32cm and a side of 15-19cm
The Biemmi family has selected the sweet type of Gorgonzola that ages for at least 50 days.
During this period, the shapes are drilled to facilitate the passage of air that allows the moulds to develop.
This method gives the cheese a peculiar smell and a sweet, delicate flavour
Gorgonzola is a very versatile cheese: it is used in many recipes from appetisers, to main courses and even desserts.
It is a true delicacy when combined with polenta
Its best matches are with soft and not too structured wines
Gorgonzola sweet type ages for at least 50 days. The paste is creamy, white or ivory with the classic green-blue streaks
It combines well with particularly soft red or white wines
Cost per kg €12.99
Orderable sizes
500g €6.50
900g €11.69
1400gr €18.19
EXTRA INORMATION:
Ingredients: cow’s milk, salt, rennet, lactic ferments.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES (100g of product):
Energy: 1323 Kj – 319 Kcal
Fats: 27,12g – of which saturated: 14,63g
Carbohydrates: 0g – of which sugar: 0g
Proteins: 18,8g
Salt: 1,88g
D.O.P. RECOGNITION
Allergens: milk, its components and/or derivatives
Crust: not edible
Storage: 1°C – 4°C
PACK: half or whole form
EXPIRY DATE: 3-4 weeks.
ORIGIN: BERTANZA FORMAGGI SRL.
