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Tradition, craftsmanship, innovation and high quality that’s Caseificio Defendi, leader producer of Italian PDO cheese Gorgonzola, Taleggio and Buffalo cheese since 1865.
A family business that for over 160 years has distinguished itself for the production and ageing of PDO and high quality cheeses: GORGONZOLA, TALEGGIO, GORGONZOLA AND MASCARPONE, CRESCENZA, STRACCHINO, BUFFALO CHEESE SPECIALTIES (CAMEMBERT DI BUFALA, BAFFALO BLU, BUFALETTO) and TRUFFLE SPECIALTIES. AN ORGANIC RANGE is also avaiable.
Quality stems from the passion and dedication that guide every stage of production with the aim of creating flavours that stir the emotions. Defendi processes only fresh Italian milk. It stands out for its meticulous attention to detail, combining cutting-edge technology with handcrafted processes to preserve the authenticity of a long tradition.
Defendi national and international award-winning cheese are exported all over the world. Certified BRC, IFS, BIO, FDA, CHINA approved.
Year of establishment:
1985
Number of employees:
FROM 50 TO 99 EMPLOYEES
Annual turnover:
over 25 milion Euro
Reference year of turnover:
2024
Export turnover:
From 5 to 15 million Euro
Activities:
Manufacture of food products
Manufacture of dairy products and edible ice
Manufacture of dairy products
Manufacture of other dairy products
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Company:
CASEIFICIO DEFENDI LUIGI S.R.L.
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Address:
VIA FRANCESCA 82
City:
CARAVAGGIO (BG)
Zip Code:
24043
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GORGONZOLA PDO
Gorgonzola Dolce - al cucchiaio spoonable- Piccante - Bio Organic - available in any sizes from 12 kg to 100g
TALEGGIO PDO IL CARAVAGGIO
Defendi Taleggio DOP cheese stands out for its sweet, intense flavor accompanied by an enveloping creaminess. Aged for over 60 days, strictly salted by hand and supervised daily by expert cheesemakers to guarantee consumers a high-quality product, characterized by a combination of aromas and flavors typical of ancient tradition. ALSO AVAILABLE in the ORGANIC VERSION.
Awarded Best Taleggio at the World Cheese Awards and Italian Cheese Awards.
BAFFALO BLU DEFENDI
A BUFFALO BLU CHEESE SPECIALTY characterized by a compact texture with a light cream colour and blue veins. The long ageing process gives to this cheese an unmistakable, intense and distinct flavour, strongly aromatic. A cheese speciality with a unique taste. Available in different sizes 6 kg, 3 kg, 1,5kg, 100g.