Performance Notes
Wisconsin gorgonzola melts easily and assimilates quickly into mayonnaise, butter and sour cream for tasty dressings, dips, spreads and sauces. We really like it at room temperature in full-flavored salads, and as the loudest and proudest star of the cheese board drizzled in honey.
Pairing Notes
Nothing but big flavor all-around for heavyweight gorgonzola. For beer, pair it with stout, porter and Belgian ales. Wines that match gorgonzola’s boldness include cab sauv, chianti, pinot noir, merlot, red zinfandel, riesling and malbec. If you want a sipper with your gorgonzola, we recommend port, madeira, scotch, tequila reposado, tequila anejo and definitely mescal.
Beer & Cider
Belgian Ale
Cider
Porter
Stout
Liquor
Rum
Red Wine
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Port
Zinfandel
White Wine
Riesling
Serve
Gorgonzola is happiest with foods seeking a high-protein flavor punch. Toss it crumbled with hot pasta and assertive wilted greens, or stir it into mashed potatoes. Fresh figs, dates and dried apricots all like to hold hands with this bold blue. Our personal favorite: Spread gorgonzola crumbles into butter, and use it as a strong, melty, pour-over topper for grilled or broiled meats.