Gorgonzola

blue · cow milk · Italy · $$$

A pungent aroma, with a sharp, bold bite.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 8/10

creaminess 7/10

firmness 3/10

pungency 9/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Gorgonzola with a sweet wine like Port, Sauternes, or a late-harvest Riesling — its pungency (9) and salty intensity need a sweet wine to counterbalance rather than compete.

Great for

Charcuterie Board
French Onion Soup
Risotto

Substitutes for Gorgonzola

Cheese	Why it works
Roquefort cheese	a very close match across the board
Danish Blue	a very close match across the board
Stilton cheese	similar overall, but less creaminess
Bleu d'Auvergne	similar overall, but less pungency
Shropshire Blue	similar overall, but less pungency
Cabrales cheese	similar overall, but more sharpness