Gorgonzola AOP au lait pasteurisé 27%mg - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

U Saveurs' Gorgonzola AOP scores a perfect 100, with maximum marks across all scoring dimensions. The certifications score of 5 reflects Protected Designation of Origin status, which mandates that authentic Gorgonzola be produced in specific areas of Lombardy and Piedmont in northern Italy, using prescribed production methods. Manufacturing is confirmed in Italy, entirely consistent with the PDO requirements. The fat content and the pasteurised milk specification are both declared in the product name, providing clear technical transparency. Within the gorgonzolas category, the product sits at the 88th percentile among 57 products — one of the strongest category rankings in this batch, meaning fewer than one in eight competing gorgonzola products achieves a higher score. This excellent relative result reflects the combination of Italian manufacturing, PDO certification, and the made-in-Italy label — a voluntary declaration that reinforces the geographical claim already mandated by the appellation. Gorgonzola is one of Italy's most internationally recognised blue cheeses, with a characteristic creamy body and complex flavour that varies between the milder Dolce and the more assertive Piccante styles. The pasteurised milk formulation broadens the consumer base compared to raw milk alternatives, while the PDO status ensures that the essential character of the cheese remains anchored in the Lombard and Piedmontese tradition.