'If you treat yourself to one tasty gift this year - make it this'

Eleanor Quigley, Brand Manager for Menabrea, said: "The Menabrea cheeseboard is the ultimate festive indulgence. It’s not only a beautiful way to serve your guests, but also a deliciously exciting one, that truly brings the flavours of the Alps to the UK this Christmas.

“When people think of cheese they tend to think of wine, but the delicate flavour of Sbirro, coupled with Menabrea, creates a perfect pairing experience that’s bound to impress guests this holiday season. It was our aim to offer something extraordinary to those who appreciate both fine beer and gourmet food. The cheeseboard is a unique and fun offering for festive gatherings and gift giving."

Priced at £100 with free delivery, the limited edition Menabrea cheeseboard is available to purchase in store and from Vallebona’s www.vallebona.co.uk/menabreas-edible-cheeseboard-hamper/&source=gmail&ust=1734790160692000&usg=AOvVaw0_Qmzv2arlPnXuSt94-0zt">online store, for nationwide delivery. We tested it out and were not disappointed - read our review below.

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’A cheesboard, in our home, is the perfect way to end a special meal. Be in a birthday, an anniversary or a festive feast, there is nothing more popular than a selection of tasty cheeses for people to round off a special dining experience.

’It always seems a shame at the end to throw away the board, but I never thought someone would be clever enough to make it part of the meal. This new Menabrea offering does just that, and your biggest challenge will be not polishing the board off before the cheeses it is hosting.

’Sbirro, is a rich, semi-hard cheese that is soaked and washed with beer during the ageing process to give a unique taste. It is then coated in spent grains, and suddenly you have an edible cheesboard that makes this hamper the perfect gift for a foodie looking for something a little different.

’A varied range of accompaniments, crackers, pates and capers deliver the perfect partners, but make no mistake, the mouthwatering cheeses are the main event.

’Thrown in the golden Menabrea Bionda, is a refreshing lager with notes of bread crust, citrus and subtle spices, and you have the perfect match for the soft creaminess of the Sbirro. The other drink, Zero Zero, delivers a lighter but equally satisfying taste, pairing beautifully with the cheese.

’Menabrea’s gentle carbonation cuts through the richness of the block, enhancing the nuanced flavours of the beer-washed rind. Together, the beers and cheese create a harmonious pairing that celebrates the best of Italian craftsmanship and tradition. After all, what is a top cheesboard without something equally as delicious to wash it down?’

’If you treat yourself to one special delivery this festive season, make it this.’