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Gorgonzola Dolce
Soft Italian blue with a spoonable texture and sweet flavors of cream, butter and gentle blue tang.
Milk & style
Cow’s milk • soft blue
Aged Approximately 2 months
Tang 3/10 · Funkiness 3/10
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Food, wine & beer pairings
Food
Pears, honey, walnuts and polenta
Wine
Moscato d’Asti or Port
Beer
Belgian dubbel or milk stout
More about this cheese
History & producer
Gorgonzola DOP consortium dairies, Italy Gorgonzola is an ancient northern Italian blue associated with Lombardy and Piedmont; its name and method are protected by DOP rules. Dolce is the younger, creamier style, but the exact dairy varies, so confirm it on the foil or case label.
At the cheese counter
“Dolce means sweet—this is the creamy, mellow Gorgonzola for spreading, sauces and beginners.”
In the kitchen
MELTING: Excellent – one of the best blues for creamy pasta, polenta, risotto, and sauces. GRATING: Not recommended – spoon or crumble it. SHAVING: Not recommended – too soft and spoonable; spread or dollop it.
Enjoy within
3–5 days after opening
Keep refrigerated and wrap well. “Enjoy within” is a best-quality guide; follow the package date and store food-safety procedures. Product details vary; confirm the current wheel or package label. The complete PDF includes the rennet reference and source notes.
