BelGioioso CreamyGorg® earns Top 20 recognition at World Championship Cheese Contest

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Wisconsin based BelGioioso Cheese won a total of four prestigious medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest held March 3-5, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. BelGioioso Cheesemakers succeeded in four different categories, including a Top 20 finish for CreamyGorg®, their signature Gorgonzola Dolce cheese crafted by Master Cheesemaker Jeff Allen.

The competition was highly competitive with a total of 2,978 entries from 29 nations. A 1^st Place Gold medal was awarded to BelGioioso CreamyGorg® in the Gorgonzola category, BelGioioso Sharp Provolone Mandarini in the Aged Provolone category and Asiago Fresco™ in the Fresh Asiago category.

“Our Cheesemakers deserve to be honored alongside the best in the world, they consistently handcraft top quality cheeses and are truly dedicated and passionate about their craft,” says Errico Auricchio, President BelGioioso Cheese.  “Our CreamyGorg® is one of many cheeses we produce that requires a commitment to hands-on attention. It’s creamy texture and flavor are the true reward, it’s delicious and one of my favorites.”

BelGioioso Cheesemakers will receive the three 1^st place Golds and one 3^rd place Bronze medal during the April 14^th awards ceremony in Milwaukee, WI.

• 1^st Place Gold & TOP 20 Cheese– BelGioioso CreamyGorg® (Gorgonzola Class) Jeff Allen 99.40 score 
• 1^st Place Gold – BelGioioso Sharp Provolone Mandarini (Aged Provolone Class) Kevin Benzel 98.45
• 1^st Place Gold – BelGioioso Asiago Fresco™ (Fresh Asiago Class) Mitch Borzych 98.25 score
• 3^rd Place Bronze – BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese (Natural Snack Class) Jose Marin 99.25 score                     

BelGioioso Cheese is a family-owned and operated company specializing in artisan Italian cheesemaking.  Using natural ingredients and fresh, local Wisconsin milk, Master Cheesemakers hand-craft a full line of exceptional cheeses guided by a commitment to quality and a respect for tradition.  At BelGioioso, every cheese is a specialty.  www.belgioioso.com

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Contact: Jamie Wichlacz, BelGioioso Cheese Inc.

877-863-2123 jamie.wichlacz@belgioioso.com