The Italian Kartel
Serves: 25 to 45 portions
Total weight: 2.21 kilogramsLooking to add a little colour and flavour to your event? The pecorino base is covered with marc of Tuscan red wine Merlot while it is ripening in an oak wine barrel. The striking purple rind with grape pomace infuses the pale interior of Tuscan sheep’s milk with the extraordinary taste of wine.
- Base: Pecorino Il Predicatore
- Second: Selected by Will Studd Brillat Savarin Triple Cream Brie
- Third: Yarra Valley Cheese Camembert
- Top: Yarra Valley Dairy Black Savourine Pyramid
For more information, see Tasting Notes below.
Order your tower at least 4 weeks prior to your event.
Base: Pecorino Il Predicatore
It’s made with high-quality, fresh Maremma sheep’s milk and pressed with Tuscan grapes, giving the cheese its distinctive purple rind. The wine marc brings both fruity and earthy notes to the cheese, while the Maremma sheep’s milk gives it a delicious creaminess. Origin: Italy | Milk: Sheep | Weight: 1.2 kilogramSecond: Selected by Will Studd Brillat Savarin Triple Cream Brie
Deliciously creamy with a slightly chalky centre when young. Brillat Savarin has a milky aroma, faint lemon tones and velvety texture with an addictive meadow sweet creaminess. Origin: France | Milk: Cow | Weight: 5OO gramsThird: Yarra Valley Cheese Camembert
A smooth creamy cow's milk cheese made from premium Australian milk. This white mould cheese has a soft, smooth texture and mild, creamy flavour that easy to enjoy. A great addition to a cheeseboard or enjoy baked with herbs and honey. Origin: Australia | Milk: Cow, | Weight: 4OO gramsTop: Yarra Valley Dairy Black Savourine Pyramid
The texture is firm and slightly crumbly when young and softens as it matures, becoming creamy under the rind. The paste has a delicate goat’s milk flavour with notes of roasted almond, while the rind becomes piquant over time with a delicate dusting of vegetable ash that provides a striking contrast to the white cheese within. Origin: Australia | Milk: Goat | Weight: 11O gramsAll of our gorgeous and truly decadent cheese towers are available in two options:
Naked: We supply the cheese for you to pick-up from Fremantle, and you create your masterpiece.
Dressed: You don’t need to do a thing!
We supply the cheese, flowers, crackers and dried fruit to make your cheese tower a show stopper. Making it an easy addition to your event, you put in your order and we make it happen for you with no stress as it also includes delivery and assembly of your tower onsite (within a 1Okm radius of Fremantle).
READY FOR THE PERFECT TOWER?
How much cheese do I need?
About 70-100g of cheese per person is ideal for an after-dinner course. Double that if you are making it the main attraction!
When should I order my tower?
Always order your cheese wedding cake well in advance so you can be sure that the cheese will be available and perfectly ripe on the day. We suggest a minimum of one month prior to the event.
How should I display my tower?
Make sure you buy, hire or make a great cake stand - we offer a range of display options.
When should I start putting my tower together?
Your cheese tower can be assembled hours before you need it and stored in a cold room or fridge until needed.
How should I put the tower together?
When putting your cheese tower together have a plan in mind. Prepare by unwrapping your cheeses. Place the hardest cheeses with the greatest diameter at the base of the tower (usually a cheddar). The softest and smallest can be placed towards the top of the tower. Then dress with your floral decorations, dried and fresh fruits to your own style. Tip: Ask your florist to assist with wired flowers and just get creative.
What should I decorate the tower with?
There are many styling options: flowers, fresh fruit, dried fruit, herbs, mini bunting, cake toppers, greenery, nuts and honeycomb. You will also want a selection of breads and crackers to serve your cheese with – and don’t forget the knives!
Can I hire items and order from you?
You certainly can. We have a great range of display items - including a cart! -, cheese knives and a florist on hand to help decorate the tower, and your venue if you need!
For full FAQs, please head here.Order Pick Up
Pick up is from: Fremantle.
You will receive a notification advising when your order will be available for pickup. Please remember to bring something to keep your cheese cool (e.g. an esky with ice packs, a car fridge). Once you arrive at your destination – the cheeses can be refrigerated until ready for assembly.
Order Delivery
Delivery of your dressed tower is included within a 10km radius of Fremantle. If outside of this area, delivery can be arranged - POA. Contact us if you would like to use this option.
