How to Build a European Cheese & Wine Board
A well-balanced cheese and wine board can turn a simple gathering into an opportunity to discover European flavours at home.
Through The Charming Taste of Europe, discover simple ideas for creating a board with complementary flavours, textures and aromas.
Wines of Abruzzo can bring freshness and variety to the board: try Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC with fresh goat cheese, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC with Brie, or Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC with aged Pecorino.
For a sweeter pairing, Sweet Bordeaux Wines offer equally interesting combinations: try Cérons Wines with Roquefort, AOC Cadillac with Brie, or Sainte-Croix-du-Mont PDO with aged Comté.
Once the wines are chosen, select two or three cheeses with different textures and intensities to create contrast.
Add grapes, pears, apples or seasonal berries to bring freshness, while walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts add a pleasant crunch.
A few olives, honey or a fruit preserve can complete the board and create additional flavour combinations.
The key is to create variety while allowing each wine and ingredient to complement the others.
With a thoughtful combination of cheese, wine and simple accompaniments, a European-inspired board is easy to prepare and made for sharing.