Formaggio Bagoss - Rare Aged Cheese from the Brescian Valleys

Q: Where is Formaggio Bagoss ESTIVO made and what is its history?

Bagoss is perhaps the most mysterious cheese of Lombardy: produced exclusively in Bagolino, in the Brescian mountains between Lake Idro and Val Sabbia, known as the gold of Bagolino for its intense golden yellow colour — from saffron — and a longevity exceeding ten years. Bagolino is an isolated medieval village that has preserved a unique cheesemaking tradition. The first written evidence dates back to the 15th century. Saffron — imported via the Republic of Venice — served to improve the colour of the cheese in winter. Bagoss is a semi-fat raw milk cheese with extra hard paste, from the milk of the cows of Bagolino, aged on wooden boards with linseed oil. Annual production is very limited.

Q: Is Formaggio Bagoss ESTIVO gluten-free? Does it contain lactose?

Allergens: raw cow milkLactose: minimal residue after 12 months ageingGluten: absentPregnancy: not recommended — raw milkVegan/vegetarian: not suitable (animal rennet)

Bagoss cheese

1/2 Wheel / Hard cheeses / Cow's milk

€421,00

Bagoss cheese

€421,00 / 8.0 kg

Weight: 8.0 kg

SKU: A01884

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Category: Hard cheeses

Milk Type: Cow's milk

Forma: 1/2 Wheel Wheel Quarto

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Formaggio Bagòss is a rare specialty from the Brescia mountains, produced exclusively in the village of Bagolino following centuries‑old artisanal traditions.

Made from raw cow’s milk and enriched with saffron, it features a golden, compact paste with intense aromas. Notes of alpine butter, mountain herbs and dried fruit make it a unique cheese highly appreciated by connoisseurs. Perfect shaved or grated, it embodies authenticity, character and a deep connection to its territory.

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The Cheese Bagoss is one of the most distinctive cheeses of the Brescia mountain tradition. Produced exclusively in Bagolino, it is made from raw Brown Alpine cow's milk and colored with saffron, giving it its signature golden hue. Extended aging develops a deep, layered and unmistakable flavor profile.

Origin and Ingredients Made from raw milk of Brown Alpine cows grazing on mountain pastures. Their natural diet enriches the milk with exceptional aromatic qualities. Saffron adds a unique color and subtle spice.

Production Method The raw milk is heated in copper vats, curdled and finely broken. After pressing and salting, the wheels are aged for months or years on wooden boards. Aging creates crystals, a crumbly texture and a rich, complex aroma.

Aroma and Flavor The Cheese Bagoss offers aromas of broth, nuts, melted butter and spices. On the palate, it is intense, persistent, slightly spicy and deeply savory. The saffron adds a distinctive aromatic touch.

Use in the Kitchen Perfect for:

gourmet cheese boards
pairings with structured mountain red wines
pasta, risotto, soups
polenta and traditional dishes
carpaccio and salads

Why Choose It With its limited production, artisanal craftsmanship and unique flavor, the Cheese Bagoss stands out as a cheese of exceptional character and prestige.

FAQ

Where is Formaggio Bagoss ESTIVO made and what is its history?

Bagoss is perhaps the most mysterious cheese of Lombardy: produced exclusively in Bagolino, in the Brescian mountains between Lake Idro and Val Sabbia, known as the gold of Bagolino for its intense golden yellow colour — from saffron — and a longevity exceeding ten years. Bagolino is an isolated medieval village that has preserved a unique cheesemaking tradition. The first written evidence dates back to the 15th century. Saffron — imported via the Republic of Venice — served to improve the colour of the cheese in winter. Bagoss is a semi-fat raw milk cheese with extra hard paste, from the milk of the cows of Bagolino, aged on wooden boards with linseed oil. Annual production is very limited.

How to store Formaggio Bagoss ESTIVO and what to pair it with?

Temperature: 10–14 °C in a cool cellar; in the fridge in the vegetable drawer
Wrap in cheese paper or cloth with linseed oil
Do not seal in film: the extra hard paste must breathe
Consume within 4–8 weeks of opening

In the kitchen: In flakes with mountain honey and walnuts. Grated on casoncelli bresciani, pasta with melted butter and sage, polenta taragna. With Valtenesi Groppello, Lugana DOC Riserva or alpine spirits. As a meditation cheese with Amarone della Valpolicella.

Is Formaggio Bagoss ESTIVO an artisan product? What guarantees its quality?

Bagoss is recognised as a Traditional Agri-food Product (PAT) by the Ministry of Agricultural Policies, listed among Italian cheeses of historical-cultural interest protected by national legislation, with production exclusively in Bagolino (BS). No European PDO or PGI yet — too few producers — but the PAT recognition protects the denomination and production method. Official information: Product information

Is Formaggio Bagoss ESTIVO gluten-free? Does it contain lactose?

Allergens: raw cow milk
Lactose: minimal residue after 12 months ageing
Gluten: absent
Pregnancy: not recommended — raw milk
Vegan/vegetarian: not suitable (animal rennet)

Main characteristics

Milk: raw whole cow milk, municipality of Bagolino (BS), Brescia
Classification: semi-fat, extra hard paste, raw milk — Lombardy PAT
Distinctive ingredient: saffron added during processing — gives the paste an intense golden yellow colour
Rind: hard, periodically treated with linseed oil
Paste: hard, grainy, crumbly in very aged forms, golden yellow
Ageing: minimum 12 months on wooden boards
Production: limited, exclusively in the municipality of Bagolino
Usage: table cheese and grating cheese

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