Cecilia Beretta Freeda

Today we’re trying a wine and cheese pairing!

Cecilia Beretta Freeda Rose and Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Rose Wine are both available at Trader Joes! Perfect for a quick stop on the way to the party or picnic.

Cecilia Beretta Freeda is a still rose from Lake Garda, Italy. It is made from 60% Corvina grapes, 30% Sauvignon and 10% Carmenere. It is pale salmon in color. It tastes very mineral with hints of pink grapefruit and peach. It’s dry with medium acidity. The bottle costs $8.99

Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Rose Wine is a white, soft and creamy cheese with crystalized salt throughout. I love those little textural bites! It is flavorful, sharp and nutty and the rose flavor does come through! It costs $9.99/lb, so my block cost $4.10.

Together, the cheese makes the wine taste fruitier. The wine makes the cheese taste milder. For a total of $13.09, this pairing really balances each other out.

Winery: Cecilia Beretta

Wine: Freeda Rose Trevenezie

Year/vintage: 2020

Location: Lake Garda, Italy

Grapes: 60% Corvina, 30% Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere

Color: Pale salmon

Pairing: Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Rose Wine

Fun Fact: Both can be purchased at Trader Joes

Price: $8.99