Choosing cheeses for an Italian cheese board
Share
A cheese board works well when each cheese offers something different. Before adding accompaniments, choose a combination of textures and intensities that guests can compare without confusion.
- Tagliere set for cheese pairings
Fig, black bilberry, apricot and peppers in extra virgin olive oil. Four jars to accompany your own selection of cheese. Cheese, bread and accessories are not included.
Start with cheese rather than pairings
Combine a soft cheese, a firmer one and a more pronounced flavour if they suit your guests. Brie, pecorino and a blue cheese are examples of different profiles, rather than a compulsory selection or a ranking of the best cheeses.
Leave room to taste separately
Cut and arrange the cheeses so they remain identifiable. Provide separate utensils to avoid immediately mixing flavours. Offer preserves in small bowls so each guest can first taste the cheese alone, then choose an accompaniment.
Try flavours without imposing a rule
Fig, black bilberry and apricot let you compare different fruits. Start with a small amount beside the cheese and adjust by tasting. The peppers in olive oil in the set offer a separate accompaniment from the preserves.
Complete your shopping
Tagliere contains four accompaniment jars; buy the cheese separately. Use the accompaniments guide for bread, vegetables in oil and serving, and the portion guide to calculate shopping for your guests.
Choose the jars for your table
- Tagliere set for cheese pairings
Fig, black bilberry, apricot and peppers in extra virgin olive oil. Four jars to accompany your own selection of cheese. Cheese, bread and accessories are not included.
Check each product page for current contents, price and availability. Follow the label on the individual jar for storage instructions.
Do you run a café, hotel or pastry shop?
Request the trade price list for current formats, quantities and terms. Pastry kitchens have a separate page for the made-to-order baking range.
