Commentary
There are two theories explaining the origin of Gorgonzola. Some say it was first made in the town of Gorgonzola situated just outside Milan, in the year 879. Others believe it was created in the dairy centre, Pasturo, in the Valsassina, where the natural caves provided the perfect conditions for the maturing of the cheese. Either way, it is known that the cheese was produced in the Autumn using the milk of the 'tired' cows who were returning from the mountain pastures of the Italian Alpine region where they had spent the hottest months. The cheese was first called Stracchino di Gorgonzola, which soon became shortened.
Product Detail
Type of Milk
Cow
Pasteurisation
No
Vegetarian
No
Country
Product of Italy
Region
Piedmont
Organic
No
Flavour
Sweet and creamy
Recommended Drink
Chianti Classico
Weight
250g
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