Guide to Our Aged Cheese [Infographic]

Aging is a beautiful thing. For our aged cheese, each day spent in the aging room infuses unique flavor notes and creates distinct textures. Learn about our varieties of aged cheese below:

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Gorgonzola

  • Aging: 90 days
  • Flavor: Full, earthy
  • Texture: Firm, crumbly
  • Appearance: Blue-veined
  • Milk source: Pasteurized cow’s and sheep’s milk
  • Pairings: Walnuts, pears, grapes, cured meats, fresh bread, Riesling, stout

Peperoncino®

  • Aging: 5 months
  • Flavor: Sharp, hot, spicy
  • Texture: Hard, slightly crumbly
  • Appearance: Hard cheese with spicy red peppers
  • Milk source: Raw cow’s milk
  • Pairings: Vegetables, cured meats, Cabernet Sauvignon, amber ale

Artigiano™ Classico

  • Aging: 5-7 months
  • Flavor: Sweet, nutty
  • Texture: Semi-firm with granular bits
  • Appearance: Granular
  • Milk source: Raw cow’s milk
  • Pairings: Cured meats, grapes, pears, Chianti, port, hard cider

Artigiano™ Vino Rosso

  • Aging: 5-7 months
  • Flavor: Sweet, nutty with a hint of red wine
  • Texture: Semi-firm with granular bits
  • Appearance: Granular with wine-colored rind
  • Milk source: Raw cow’s milk
  • Pairings: Grapes, cured meats, breadsticks, medium-bodied red wines, wheat beer, IPAs

Artigiano™ Aged Balsamic & Cipolline Onion

  • Aging: 5-7 months
  • Flavor: Sweet, nutty with a tangy balsamic finish
  • Texture: Semi-firm with granular bits
  • Appearance: Granular with balsamic-colored rind
  • Milk source: Raw cow’s milk
  • Pairings: Grapes, walnuts, cured meats, breadsticks, dry red wines, pilsner

American Grana®

  • Aging: 24 months
  • Flavor: Nutty, full, sharp
  • Texture: Hard, granular
  • Appearance: Granular
  • Milk source: Raw cow’s milk
  • Pairings: Grapes, figs, cured meats, breadsticks, Pinot Noir, pilsner

Provolone Extra

  • Aging: 24 months
  • Flavor: Full, sharp
  • Texture: Firm
  • Appearance: May be slightly cracked
  • Milk source: Raw cow’s milk
  • Pairings: Cashews, cured meats, breadsticks, grapes, Chardonnay, red lager

In the case of aged cheese, patience is a virtue. Aging cultivates flavor and establishes texture, creating an unforgettable tasting experience in every bite.

To learn how to incorporate our nuanced, artisanal aged cheeses into recipes and wine menus, or to explore chic entertaining ideas with La Bottega di BelGioioso cheese, visit us at SavorLaBottega.com.