Gorgonzola Piccante DOP Gran Riserva Blue Cheese 500g

Our Gorgonzola Piccante is made from pasteurised cow's milk by a small dairy in Piedmont. This specialised artisanal dairy is the only one in Italy which produces just the strong, spicy version of this famous blue cheese.

Sharper and firmer than the 'dolce' version of Gorgonzola, this cheese is straw coloured with more blue veins. Creamier than Stilton, but just as strong, the Gorgonzola Piccante is aromatic and intense and has been matured for 120 days.

Prep and Usage
A piece of Gorgonzola is a wonderful addition to any cheese plate. Delicious served simply with warm baguette or paired with fig or citrus fruit jams, Tropea onion jam or Acacia honey. Great too crumbled into a salad (such as pear and rocket) and drizzled with a honey dressing. With regard to wine, we recommend this cheese with our Chianti Classico, with a sweet white wine or even a rose'.

Storage Instructions
Keep wrapped in naturally waxed paper in the fridge, ideally inside a slightly opened container so that the cheese still gets some oxygen. Gorgonzola piccante should keep for 10 - 15 days. Remember to remove from the fridge an hour or so before serving. The rind is not edible.