Sagra Nazionale del Gorgonzola DOP

The cheese that took its name from its town

The Sagra Nazionale del Gorgonzola DOP is the festival celebrating Italy's most famous blue cheese in the place that gave it its name: Gorgonzola, a town in the Martesana region, in the province of Milan. According to tradition, this raw-milk cheese with its characteristic blue-green veins, now protected by the DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) status, was born right here. The festival makes it the absolute star of a weekend of taste, culture, and conviviality.

Piazza Italia becomes a grand table

During the event, the heart of the historic centre, and particularly Piazza Italia, transforms into a journey of flavours. Food stands offer Gorgonzola DOP in its many versions, from sweet to spicy, paired with traditional Lombard dishes and numerous culinary interpretations. Tastings, producer stalls, and exhibitors complete an offering designed for both enthusiasts and families.

The most delicious festival in the Martesana

Considered the most delicious festival in the Martesana, the sagra (traditional festival) enlivens the centre of Gorgonzola with music, entertainment, and cultural initiatives, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year from the Milan metropolitan area and beyond. The event is organised by the Pro Loco Gorgonzola (local tourism association), which manages the programme and setup, making it a key event for those who want to discover an Italian dairy excellence up close.

A Lombard excellence to discover on site

Tasting Gorgonzola DOP in its city of origin is a different experience: the festival allows you to meet the producers, understand the differences between the types, and appreciate a product that tells centuries of cheesemaking wisdom from the Po Valley. For the Municipality of Gorgonzola and the entire province of Milan, it is also an opportunity to promote the territory and its food and wine traditions.