The wine and cheese, a traditional pairing enjoyed by people all over the world, sounds easy, but how does one get to experience the perfect combination in a setting worthwhile memory? Well, look no further! Here are the ten destinations that perfectly match delectable cheese with exquisite wines:
Wine and Cheese Pairing Destinations:
- Napa Valley, California, USA: Napa has world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and purveyors of artisan cheesemakers. But the vision that is realized here is that of a bold Cab matched up against a creamy Camembert.
- Bordeaux, France: Well, it’s almost cheese heaven. Taste local specialties like Tomme des Pyrénées with wines from the houses of Bordeaux. Naturally, all is not lost in special cave restaurants, as this adds the magic touch.
- Tuscany, Italy: Vineyard wonderland with soft hills and a bevy of charming hill towns. So, wine and cheese aficionados, here comes your dream: a glass of Chianti Classico and a slice of tangy Pecorino Romano—in which you taste Tuscany’s very soul.
- La Rioja, Spain: Taste Spain’s wine country, Rioja, with some Tempranillo grapes. The nice contrast: a glass with some regional sheep’s milk cheese like Manchego.
- Barossa Valley, Australia: Without a doubt, the varietal Shiraz wines do very well in Australia. Take a robust Shiraz at Barossa Valley with local cheeses such as creamy brie or sharper cheddar.
- Douro Valley, Portugal: Sail up the Douro River while taking in some of the prettiest scenery anywhere in a wine region in Portugal. Pair a glass of sweet Port wine with a plate of delicious cheeses from Portugal, including sheep’s milk Queijo da Serra.
- Sonoma County, California, USA: With even more choices than are found in Napa, Sonoma is truly a wine-lovers paradise. Pair a local goat cheese with a Pinot Noir for a perfect pairing.
- Mallorca, Spain: This fair isle proudly boasts its wine region: Binissalem. Share a glass of their signature red wine with a plate of creamy, deeply flavored, semi-firm cheese that hails from this locale: Mahón cheese.
- Cheese Rolling Country, England: Kooky tradition paired with cheese! Observe the annual cheese rolling race in Gloucestershire and indulge in the local farmhouse cheeses afterward.
- Piedmont, Italy: The land of Barolo, king of Italian wines. Yet it’s this northern region that delivers an entirely different cheese-pairing opportunity: the tricky yet wholly satiating combination of Barolo and nutty Castelmagno cheese.
Taste and travel: Incredible wine and cheese destinations around the globe. So take your cheese knife and wine glass and have a delicious adventure!
