![]() The Dolce variety instead (shown in the feature image) is only aged 2 to 3 months: it has only partially established molds and still contains high amounts of moisture (45%). ![]() This transformation also intensifies the flavor. ![]() As the cheese ages, it becomes compact or even crumbly because of its natural loss of moisture (down to 30-40%). The characteristic pungent aroma of Gorgonzola Piccante is due to the aromatic molds that, over a 6 month aging period, grow to fully inhabit it. What is the correct pronunciation of “bruschetta”? Check out this and other often mispronounced Italian words. If you don’t like blue cheese, and you try Gorgonzola, you might very well start to like blue cheese! In fact, next to the traditional Piccante ( pungent) variety, the milder Dolce ( sweet) variety meets the palate of those who are not too fond of ‘blue’ flavors. ![]() ![]() If you like blue cheese, but you haven’t tried Gorgonzola ( ), you’re going to love it. ![]()
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