Behind the name
As its name suggests, Luigi Guffanti Gorgonzola Dolce is a Gorgonzola cheese. Gorgonzola is a soft blue cheese that finds its roots in the small Italian town of Gorgonzola. Actually, this quaint township is located in the larger Milan metropolitan region.
Back in the day, cow herders would stop in the village to milk their cows on their way up or down the Italian Alps. This would happen during spring and autumn.
Selected by Guffanti Formaggi
Luigi Guffanti Gorgonzola Dolce is a soft spoonable blue cheese made in Lombardia, Italy. Actually, Guffanti Formaggi have been selecting and ageing high quality cheeses in Italy since 1876.
Since the early days, cheesemakers have used local pasteurised cow’s milk to make wheels of this classic Italian blue cheese. Moreover, they would only milk cows that have been grazing freely in the alpine pastures.
After they have pasteurised the fresh milk, they add a blue mould called Penicillium glaucum to the milk before allowing the curds to set.
Gorgonzola Dolce vs Piccante
Moreover, Gorgonzola is available as a young version called Dolce (sweet) and a more mature version called Piccante (spicy). Indeed, the names provide of good indication of the flavour profile of each cheese.
As a general rule, the younger, sweeter blue cheese is matured for a maximum of 3 months. On the other hand, the more mature, spicy version is aged for a minimum of 4 months.
Matured for 3 months
In this case, the affineur selects a Gorgonzola Dolce that has been matured for 3 months. Overall, it has an incredibly creamy texture with a sweet and subtly spicy flavour. As a matter of fact, its moisture content is much higher than other famous blues such as Roquefort and Stilton.
Consequently, this mild soft cheese is a gateway cheese for people who might be reluctant to try a blue.
How to serve Luigi Guffanti Gorgonzola Dolce
Undoubtedly, this cheese pairs beautifully with a chilled Prosecco or Moscato. In addition to this, you can also serve it scooped into a waffle cone.
Furthermore, this mild blue cheese will excel on an all Italian cheese platter with a soft Robiola and Pecorino Romano.
Finally, it is a great addition crumbled on top of a fresh salad or melted on a burger.
