Valsassina, the cheese valley The name "Valsassina" has its roots in Latin, with "val-var" (Valley), signifying a place enclosed by mountains, and "saxum" (stone or rock), translating to "Valley of Stone." This rugged, mountainous... Gildo Ciresa Italian cheese Lombardy caves cheese caves goat cheese gorgonzola introbio raw milk cheese taleggio
Raw Milk Cheese When it comes to crafting exceptional cheeses, the choice between raw milk and pasteurized milk is a pivotal one. Raw milk, sourced from cows and goats, often from high-altitude pastures, has distinct... Gildo Ciresa Italian cheese Lombardy caves cheese caves goat cheese gorgonzola introbio raw milk cheese taleggio
Montecrotto The ancient origins of Montecrotto date back to a time when Alpine valley farmers needed to preserve surplus cheese wheels for extended periods. They achieved this by storing them in caves, grottoes, ... Gildo Ciresa Italian cheese Lombardy caves cheese caves goat cheese gorgonzola introbio raw milk cheese taleggio
Gildo Formaggi Gildo Formaggi, a family-owned company now in its fourth generation, has a rich history that dates back to the early 1920s. It all began with their great-grandfather, Giovanni Ciresa, who laid the fou... Gildo Ciresa Italian cheese Lombardy caves cheese caves goat cheese gorgonzola introbio raw milk cheese taleggio
Inside the Cheese Cave Valsassina is renowned as "The Cheese Valley" thanks to its Karst landscape characterized by dolomitic limestone rock, traversed by numerous cracks referred to as "Lanche." Through these crevices, oft... Gildo Ciresa Italian cheese Lombardy caves cheese caves gorgonzola introbio taleggio