blue · cow milk · Italy · $$$

Gorgonzola

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

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