BelGioioso Cheese took home five “Best of Class” blue ribbons for American Grana, Crema di Mascarpone, Fresh Mozzarella, Burrata and Black Truffle Burrata from the American Cheese Society Contest in Sacramento, California, on July 29 to August 1.

Mascarpone Category

Crema di Mascarpone™ - 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Randy Wolters

- 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Randy Wolters

Mascarpone – 2nd place - Cheesemaker, Bill Codr

– 2nd place - Cheesemaker, Bill Codr

Grating Types Category

American Grana® - 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Steve Bierhals

- 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Steve Bierhals

Parmesan – 3rd place - Cheesemaker, John Stender

– 3rd place - Cheesemaker, John Stender

Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. or More Category

Fresh Mozzarella 1# Log – 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Matt Schlender

– 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Matt Schlender

Burrata Category

Burrata – 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Edo LaTorre

– 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Edo LaTorre

Open Category Cheeses with Flavor Added

Black Truffle Burrata – 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Edo LaTorre

– 1st place, Best of Class - Cheesemaker, Edo LaTorre