Igor Gorgonzola Piccante – Italian Blue Cheese

Igor Gorgonzola Piccante – Italian Blue Cheese DOP

Milk: Cow

Origin: Italy (Lombardy and Piedmont - DOP Protected)

Aging: 3 months

Igor Gorgonzola Piccante is a renowned Italian DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) blue cheese known for its bold, spicy, sharp flavor and crumbly texture. Made from pasteurized cow's milk in Lombardy and Piedmont, it features intense blue-green veining throughout its ivory paste. Aged longer than Gorgonzola Dolce (around 3 months), it develops a firmer, more crumbly texture while remaining creamy, with assertive, tangy notes that linger on the palate. Perfect for those who enjoy robust, complex flavours.

Culinary uses: Melts beautifully into pasta sauces, risottos, gnocchi, or pizza (Quattro Formaggi). Crumble over salads or serve on cheese boards.

Pairs well with:

Pears, figs, dark fruits, walnuts, honey, polenta, celery, crusty bread, grilled meats, full-bodied red wines (Barolo, Amarone), sweet dessert wines (Marsala, Port), strong ales.