Ah, wine and cheese: a winning combination that always hits the spot, whether after dessert (or before, if you’re French), just because – it’s the ultimate quick and easy dinner – or as part of an aperitivo (served pre-dinner to whet the whistle).
But why do wine and cheese make such a perfect pairing? It’s all down to their opposing characteristics, say the experts, with cheese being fatty and wine being acidic, making them, like any good couple, bring out the best in each other.
