Belgioioso Sharp Provolone & Romano Win Best Of Class Gold Medals

By BelGioioso Cheese Inc.

March 16, 2011 | 2 min to read

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Green Bay, Wis. – Wisconsin cheese company BelGioioso Cheese earned six distinguished awards at the United States Championship Cheese Contest held in Green Bay, Wisconsin March 8 – 10, 2011. These awards honor the family-owned and operated cheese company as a producer of exceptional Italian cheeses.

First place, Best of Class Gold Medal: BelGioioso Sharp Provolone Mandarino

BelGioioso Cheesemakers create their signature Sharp Provolone following a recipe rich in tradition starting with locally fresh whole cow’s milk. They mold the traditional Mandarino shape out of the stretched curd, and finish by hand-tying, waxing and stamping with the famous BelGioioso logo. The cheese is allowed to mature for a minimum of 7 months for a sharp, piquant flavor.

First place, Best of Class Gold Medal: BelGioioso Romano

Natural ingredients and the distinct aging process of at least 5 months helps to create a fully developed strong character and robust flavor. This hard grating cheese is made from the freshest local part-skim milk and is one of the most popular of all Italian cheeses.

Second place, Silver Medal: BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella
Second place, Silver Medal: BelGioioso Ricotta Salata
Third place, Bronze Medal: BelGioioso Crema di Mascarpone™
Third place, Bronze Medal: BelGioioso Mild Provolone

The United States Championship Cheese Contest is the largest cheese and butter competition in the country and is rooted in more than 120 years of history, beginning in 1891 with the very first contest. This year, more than 30,000 pounds of cheese were entered into the contest.

BelGioioso Cheese is a family-owned and operated company specializing in artisan Italian cheesemaking. Using only 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

Source: BelGioioso Cheese Inc.