Gorgonzola creamy cheese, often simply referred to as Gorgonzola, is a highly esteemed Italian blue cheese with a rich history and distinctive characteristics. Gorgonzola takes its name from the town of Gorgonzola in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, where it is believed to have originated in the 9th century. It is one of Italy's most iconic blue cheeses and is known worldwide for its unique taste. Gorgonzola is made from cow's milk, and its production involves a specific technique that leads to the development of characteristic blue-green veins. After pasteurization, the milk is inoculated with Penicillium mold spores, which give the cheese its distinct blue veining. It is then allowed to ripen in a controlled environment.