Rustic Vineyard Cheese Board (Printable)

Cheese wheels adorned with grapevines and fresh grapes create a natural, elegant centerpiece perfect for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese

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

# How-To:

01 - Drape the untreated grapevine branches over and around the cheese wheels on a large wooden board or rustic platter, letting leaves and stems fall naturally to create a vineyard ambiance.
02 - Nestle clusters of fresh grapes among the vines and around the cheese wheels, enhancing color and freshness.
03 - Place sliced bread and optional nuts and dried fruits in small piles around the cheese and grapevines.
04 - Present at room temperature; slice cheese and pair with grapes, bread, and accompaniments to taste.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you actually spent fifteen minutes—perfect for impressing without stress.
  • The vines make the cheese taste better somehow, like you're eating straight from the vineyard.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free if you skip the bread, which means fewer people asking questions.
02 -
  • Use only untreated grapevines—I learned this the hard way after a friend's vineyard tour where they warned me about pesticides on ornamental vines. It's the one shortcut that isn't worth taking.
  • If you can't find actual grapevines, large grape leaves work beautifully and won't compromise the aesthetic or safety.
03 -
  • The vines are the star, so handle them like you're arranging flowers—let them flow naturally rather than forcing them into neat lines.
  • Cutting the cheese into wedges right before serving keeps it looking fresh and gives guests permission to be generous with their slices.
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