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Cocktail
A cocktail is a mixed drink typically consisting of a combination of alcohol, fruit juice, syrups, and other flavorings. Cocktails are often served in bars and restaurants, but can also be made at home. They are enjoyed for their unique and complex flavors, and are often served in special glassware and garnished with fruit or…
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Fermento
Ferments in cheeses play a crucial role in the production process, influencing taste, aroma, and texture.
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Generazioni(Generations)
The Gourm.itpedia word of the day is “Generazioni.” Generations /dʒeneraˈttsjoːni/ Groups of individuals born and raised in a specific period, often characterised by common life experiences, historical events and cultural influences. Marco Arrigoni, CEO and President at Arrigoni Battista, shares how his great-grandfather Battista Arrigoni, originally from Val Taleggio, founded the Arrigoni dairy in 1914…
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Impianto (Plant)
A complex of machinery, equipment and facilities organised to carry out specific production or manufacturing operations in an industrial context.
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Italico
Italico is a cheese similar to Taleggio but with much simpler characteristics; it is little known, especially in modern times. Marco Arrigoni, president of Arrigoni Battista, reveals his favourite cheese: Italico, a simply delicious but unfortunately not very popular cheese.
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Lievito (Yeast)
The Gourm.itpedia word of the day is “Yeast” Yeast /ji:st/ Yeast is a fundamental microorganism in the production process of certain cheeses. Commonly, it involves selected yeast strains that contribute to developing specific taste and aroma characteristics in cheese during the fermentation process. Gorgonzola legend has it that the use of yeast originated from a…
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Muffa (Mold)
Mold is a fungal microorganism that contributes to the development of distinctive characteristics in some foods, such as cheeses and cured meats. In fact, mold is what makes Gorgonzola,a famous Italian blue cheese, unique,. The production begins with the addition of bacterial cultures and rennet to milk. The curd is then poured into typical cylindrical…
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Sostenibilità (Sustainability)
Sostenibilità (italian for Sustainability) is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Casaro (Cheesemaker)
Miguel Pavesi, production manager for Gorgonzola cheese at Arrigoni Battista, explains the journey of training and personal growth that led him to become a casaro, a job that requires sacrifice and great passion. The result of this daily dedication can be tasted in every bite of Gorgonzola Arrigoni Battista, try it to believe it.
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Erborinatura (Blueing)
Erborinatura or Blueing are the mold veins in blue cheeses. The italian term “erborinatura” comes from the Milanese “erborìn” or parsley: in fact, the mold that enriched Gorgonzola was once green and pervasive just like parsley.
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