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Gorgonzola
/ɡorɡonˈdzola/
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.
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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