Rustic vineyard cheese wheels (Printable)

Cheese wheels draped with grapevines and fresh grapes, designed for elegant sharing and natural presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 2 large wheels (3.3 lbs each) of young, rustic, unfinished cheese (e.g., tomme, young pecorino, or farmhouse cheese)

→ Fresh Produce

02 - 3–4 long, untreated grapevine branches with leaves and stems, washed and dried
03 - 1.1 lbs fresh grapes (red, green, or mixed, left on the stem if possible)

→ Accompaniments (optional)

04 - 1 baguette or rustic country bread, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz assorted nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
06 - 3.5 oz dried fruits (e.g., figs, apricots)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Carefully drape the grapevine branches over and around the cheese wheels on a large wooden board or rustic platter, allowing leaves and stems to fall naturally for a lush, vineyard presentation.
02 - Nestle clusters of fresh grapes among the grapevine branches and around the cheese wheels to introduce vibrant color and freshness.
03 - Arrange sliced bread and optional nuts and dried fruits in small piles around the cheese and grapevine display.
04 - Serve at room temperature, inviting guests to slice cheese and pair it with grapes, bread, and optional accompaniments as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks stunning with almost no effort, turning a basic cheese board into a showstopper that people actually remember.
  • No cooking required means you can throw it together while conversation happens, leaving you present instead of stressed.
  • The combination of creamy cheese, sweet grapes, and crispy bread feels like a complete moment, not just snacking.
02 -
  • Untreated vines are absolutely essential; pesticide residue won't wash off fully, and your guests are touching and sometimes tasting near them.
  • Room temperature cheese tastes infinitely better than cold cheese—pull it from the fridge 30 minutes before serving so the flavors and texture actually shine.
03 -
  • Arrange everything on a warm board or platter if you can—it keeps the cheese at its best temperature and makes people less likely to hover over it and let the cheese chill.
  • If grapes aren't at their sweetest, a light mist of water on them just before serving makes them look jewel-like and tastes fresher than you'd expect.
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