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Purple Vale pairings
A cheese like no other
Creamy, crumbly and intensely savoury with a whisper of dark fruit and honeyed sweetness, in Purple Vale our finest mature Cheddar meets centuries of Italian craftsmanship. Each truckle is combined with Snowdonia Caramelised Red Onion Chutney, made with Giusti Duchessa Carlotta Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, then infused with the award-winning Giusti 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
Together, they make a cheese like no other. The dense complexity of the balsamic vinegar of Modena lends an extra layer of richness to our bold and buttery Cheddar, while the concentrated red onions make it sing.
Steeped in tradition
Purple Vale marks the coming together of two heritages, each steeped in tradition. Inspired by the heather-clad valleys of North Wales, Snowdonia’s cheeses are the product of time-honed techniques and our pursuit of incredible flavour. And from the Lambrusco vineyards of Emilia-Romagna comes Giusti’s balsamic vinegar of Modena, born of age-old secrets and a history spanning 17 generations.
BLACK GOLD
At Snowdonia Cheese Co, we only choose the highest-quality ingredients that pass our experts’ rigorous taste tests – so, for Purple Vale, we searched for the very best artisan producer of balsamic vinegar of Modena. And who better than Giusti, Italy’s oldest vinegar maker and the choice of top chefs around the world?
The Giusti family has been producing balsamic vinegar in Modena since 1605, and they’re still guided by a recipe based on the written notes of Giuseppe, their ancestor. The winner of numerous prestigious awards, Giusti has a heritage that’s characterised by a commitment to traditional methods and the proud guardianship – passed through generations – of its treasured “black gold”.
A fusion of delicacies
Purple Vale is the fusion of delicacies sculpted by time. Snowdonia’s mature Cheddar, expertly aged until lusciously rich and full-bodied. Balsamic vinegar of Modena, made with slow-cooked local grape must which is then matured in centuries-old oak barrels and given a generous serving of patience to reach perfection. Place a wedge on a Wholemeal & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cracker, topped with Balsamic Caramelised Onion Chutney, and savour it with a juicy, medium-bodied Italian red wine.
