Gorgonzola cheese
[ gohr-guhn-ZOH-lah ]
Named for a town outside Milan where it was originally made, Gorgonzola is one of Italy's great
CHEESEs. It has an ivory-colored interior that can be lightly or thickly streaked with bluish-green veins. This cow's-milk
CHEESE is rich and creamy with a savory, slightly pungent flavor. When aged over 6 months, the flavor and aroma can be quite strong-sometimes downright stinky. The
CHEESE usually comes in foil-wrapped wedges cut from medium-size wheels. Gorgonzola is a perfect accompaniment for pears, apples and peaches, and pairs nicely with hearty red wines. It's delicious when melted over potatoes or crumbled in salads. See also
CHEESE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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