Gorgonzola is an Italian cheese with veined blue-green mold. It is named after the town of Gorgonzola, located in the Lombardy region, where it is believed to have been originally produced in the 15th century.
italian pronunciation: /ɡorɡonˈdzola/
Alberto Arrigoni, cheese expert for Arrigoni Battista, explains the ancient history of Gorgonzola. According to legend, Gorgonzola was born from a fortunate mistake made by a cheese maker. The presence of mold, which is considered a defect in other cheeses, is expertly controlled by the cheese maker in Gorgonzola to unleash a rich and refined range of flavors.
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