Gorgonzola

BlueCow MilkItaly, Lombardy/PiedmontPDO

Italian blue cheese in dolce and piccante styles.

Aging Time

2 months – 6 months

Style: Blue
Milk: Cow
Origin: Italy · Lombardy/Piedmont
Ripening: ≥ 2 months

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Texture

Soft to crumbly

Flavor

Sharp, earthy, slightly sweet

Nutrition (per 100g)

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