"Cheeseboard Champs" Christmas Duo

Because Christmas cheese deserves great wine.

There's always one moment at Christmas when the table goes quiet, everyone leans back… and then someone whispers:
"Shall we get the cheese?"

This duo is built for that moment.

Two rich, comforting reds with enough character to stand up to big flavours — and enough charm to keep everyone happily nibbling, chatting and pouring just one more glass.

Whether you're serving Stilton, Cheddar, Manchego, Brie, blue, truffle cheese or whatever questionable experimental thing your food-obsessed friend brought… these wines have your back.

Why This Pair?
✓ Big flavour meets silky texture — perfect cheese wines
✓ Portugal meets Italy (a power combo)
✓ Smooth, warming, festive crowd-pleasers
✓ “Just five more minutes at the table…” wines

WHAT’S INSIDE

Rola Tinto — Ana Rola, Douro, Portugal
Juicy, structured and gorgeously smooth. Blackberry, dark cherry, cocoa and a touch of spice. A modern Portuguese red with soul and serious drinkability.
Exceptional with hard cheeses, charcuterie and anything rich & savoury.

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore “Maciòn” — La Collina dei Ciliegi, Italy
Lush cherry fruit, warming spice, velvety texture — classic Ripasso comfort.
Elegant, generous and festive without being heavy.
Stunning with aged cheese, blue cheese and Christmas leftovers.

Why We Love It

“The cheese course is sacred — and these are the wines we reach for when the board comes out. Balanced, generous and outrageously good with every cheese in the house.”

– Duncan & The Wee Vinoteca Team