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Gorgonzola

Wine Pairings

Preparation, uses, and tips

Gorgonzola’s tangy, strong flavour combines well with the mild flavours of polenta and firm-crusted breads. It is also excellent in salads and dips. Ripe pears, Gorgonzola, and red wine are a classic dessert combination.

Buying and storing tips

Gorgonzola is usually wrapped in foil to keep it moist. Refrigerated and carefully wrapped, it will keep well for a few weeks.

Varieties

Sweet or dolce Gorgonzola

This is a semi-soft cheese, mild and buttery, with an ivory-yellow colour and blue-green marbling.

Aged or naturale Gorgonzola

This cheese is firmer, and more assertive in flavour and aroma.

Mountain Gorgonzola

This variety is aged for 6 to 12 months; the longer aging produces an intense flavour, and a cheese with well-developed veins.

Nutrition Highlights

Gorgonzola, 1 slice 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 100
Protein: 6.1g
Carbohydrate: 0.66g
Total Fat: 8.1g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (149mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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