Cheese story
What is Gorgonzola Piccante?
A firmer, stronger Gorgonzola with a peppery blue bite.
Origin
Lombardy / Piedmont, Italy
Milk
cow
Board role
Blue / salty
Cheese profile
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy / Piedmont
Milk type
cow
Texture
blue, semi-soft
Rind
natural
Ageing
80+ days
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: spicy, sharp, salty, blue
Origin, protection and character
Gorgonzola Piccante comes from Italy, especially Lombardy / Piedmont. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PDO/DOP
Typical ageing
80+ days
How to serve Gorgonzola Piccante
sauces, polenta, cheese boards
Good food matches
Barolo
walnuts
figs
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
