Gorgonzola Dolce PDO
The Prince of Blue Cheeses
The Gorgonzola Dolce PDO is the most versatile Italian blue cheese in the kitchen. With its creamy texture, delicate flavor and characteristic blue-green veins, it's perfect for creamy risottos, gourmet pizzas, velvety sauces and pairings with fruit and honey.
PDO Characteristics
Production Area
Certified territory:
- Regions: Piedmont, Lombardy
- Provinces: Novara, Vercelli, Biella, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Pavia, Milan, Como, Bergamo, Brescia, Cremona, Lodi, Lecco, Monza and Brianza, Varese
Technical Profile
| table-bordered" style="width: 100%; | Value |
|---|---|
| Aging | 50-60 days (vs 80+ spicy) |
| Wheel weight | 6-12 kg |
| Texture | Creamy, spreadable |
| Flavor | Sweet, delicate, slightly spicy |
| Veins | Blue-green (Penicillium roqueforti) |
| Fat content | Min 48% dry matter |
Gorgonzola Dolce vs Piccante
| Aspetto | Dolce | Piccante |
|---|---|---|
| Aging | 50-60 days | 80-100+ days |
| Texture | Creamy, soft | Hard, crumbly |
| Flavor | Delicate, sweet | Intense, spicy |
| Veins | Light, distributed | Marked, concentrated |
| Use | Risottos, sauces, desserts | Tasting, cheese board |
| Price/kg | €12-16 | €14-18 |
Culinary Uses
Gorgonzola Risotto
Recipe (4 servings):
- Carnaroli rice 320g
- Gorgonzola Dolce 150g
- Vegetable broth 1.2L
- Butter 60g
- White wine 80ml
- Walnuts 50g (optional)
- Toast rice
- Deglaze with wine
- Cook adding broth
- At end: stir in gorgonzola + butter
- Serve with toasted walnuts
Gorgonzola and Walnut Pizza
Topping:
- White base (mozzarella, no tomato)
- Gorgonzola Dolce pieces
- Shelled walnuts
- Honey (after baking)
- Fresh arugula
Pasta with Gorgonzola and Speck
- Penne 400g
- Gorgonzola 120g
- Speck 100g in strips
- Cream 150ml
- Walnuts
LAPA Gorgonzola for Switzerland
- ✅ PDO Certified
- ✅ Creamy Dolce (50-60 days)
- ✅ Vacuum-packed portions 200g-2kg
- ✅ 24-48h Delivery
- ✅ Whole wheels available
Formats
- 200-500g: Portioned vacuum-packed
- 1-2kg: Pieces for weekly use
- 6-12kg: Whole wheel
Pairings
Wines
- 🍷 Passito di Pantelleria - Sweet, honeyed
- 🍷 Sauternes - French, elegant
- 🍷 Moscato d'Asti - Aromatic, sweet
Other Pairings
- Wildflower, chestnut, acacia honey
- Pears, figs, grapes
- Walnuts, hazelnuts
- Onion, fig jams
- Whole wheat bread, breadsticks
FAQ
Is gorgonzola safe during pregnancy?
Passito di Pantelleria
How to store gorgonzola?
IT DEPENDS.
Conclusion
The Gorgonzola Dolce PDO is the perfect blue cheese for restaurants: versatile, creamy, appreciated by a wide clientele. Perfect for signature risottos, gourmet pizzas, creative sauces.
LAPA brings to Switzerland: PDO certified, guaranteed creaminess, fast delivery.
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