Torre di Gromo Paleni

Torre di Gromo is the most iconic cheese of Caseificio F.lli Paleni: the truncated pyramid shape, inspired by the medieval tower that dominates the village of Gromo in the upper Seriana Valley, makes it immediately recognisable on any board — a cheese that tells its territory before being tasted. Gromo is one of the best-preserved medieval villages in the province of Bergamo: its walls, tower and grey stone houses built around the Colleoni castle narrate centuries of Lombard history. Caseificio F.lli Paleni, founded in the heart of this village, chose to embody the territorial identity of Gromo in a cheese of unusual shape. The Seriana Valley — rising from Bergamo towards the alpine passes of the Presolana and Vivione — is historically a land of cattle farming and artisan cheesemaking with a tradition of alpine and dairy cheeses dating back at least to the 13th century. The thin smooth yellowish edible rind protects a semi-hard compact paste with fine eyes. The profile evolves progressively: sweet and milky in young wheels, more aromatic with herbaceous notes in semi-aged versions.

• Temperature: 4–8 °C, wrapped in cheese paper
• The truncated pyramid shape requires care when cutting: slice vertically
• Remove 30 minutes before tasting
• Use within 2–3 weeks of opening
• The rind is edible: do not remove

In the kitchen: On a Bergamasco board as a scenographic centrepiece with local cured meats, chestnut honey and walnuts. Melted over Bergamasco polenta or as filling for Casoncelli alla bergamasca. On warm croutons with porcini. As a gastronomic gift for the original shape and strong territorial connection. Pairing: Valcalepio Rosso PDO, Moscato di Scanzo PDO or Bergamasco Barbera.

Torre di Gromo is an exclusive artisan production of Caseificio F.lli Paleni from Gromo (BG), made with raw cow's milk from Seriana Valley farms in compliance with European food safety regulations. It has no specific PDO or PGI but belongs to the artisan Bergamasco cheesemaking tradition with a short supply chain and daily processing of local milk. Producer information: Caseificio F.lli Paleni — Gromo, Seriana Valley

Product information

• Allergens: raw cow's milk
• Lactose: present in young versions; reduced in more aged versions
• Gluten: absent
• Pregnancy: not recommended — unpasteurised raw milk
• Vegan/vegetarian: not suitable (animal rennet)