Wine for Hard Cheese & Charcuterie
Aged cheese and cured meat are the wine lover's classic board, pairing best with medium-bodied, savoury wines.
The principle
Let tannin and sweetness stand up to salt and fat; match savoury depth.
What to reach for
- Medium red
- Off-dry Riesling
- Sparkling
Avoid: Thin, acidic wines that seem sharp against heavy cheese.
Why it works
- Savoury, salty cheese rounds out fruity reds.
- Sparkling and off-dry whites cut through rich, fatty board items.