Preparation, uses, and tips
Gorgonzola’s tangy, strong flavor combines well with the mild flavors of polenta and
firm-crusted breads. It is also excellent in salads and dips. Ripe pears, Gorgonzola, and red wine are a classic dessert
combination.
Buying and storing tips
Gorgonzola is usually wrapped in foil to keep it moist. Refrigerated and carefully wrapped,
it will keep well for several weeks.
Varieties
Sweet or dolce Gorgonzola
This is a semisoft cheese, mild and buttery, with an ivory-yellow color and blue-green
marbling.
Aged or naturale Gorgonzola
This cheese is firmer, and more assertive in flavor and aroma.
Mountain Gorgonzola
This variety is aged for 6 to 12 months; the longer aging produces an intense flavor, and a
cheese with well-developed veins.
Nutrition Highlights
Gorgonzola, 1 slice 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 100
Protein: 6.1g
Carbohydrate: 0.66g
Total Fat: 8.1g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Good source of: Calcium (149mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.