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EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS & VINEGAR From Spain
Terroir is a word used when referring to agricultural produce, especially wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It refers to a site with soil and micro-climate characteristics that differentiate it from others, from which wines and oils are obtained with singular features and qualities. Its area is limited to maintain the high quality of its products. Terroir is not just the land but the people who cultivate the land, care for the plants, bring in the harvest and process it. Terroir is full expression of the place from which it came.
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L’ESTORNELL & VEÁ LLEIDA, CATALONIA
VEÁ HAS STOOD FOR THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF QUALITY AND INTEGRITY IN THE CULTIVATION OF OLIVES AND THE PRESSING OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. Señor Avelino Veá, has preserved the traditional methods of cultivation and blending and has elevated those standards by introducing the latest production techniques. Veá has earned recognition among the world’s most discerning chefs and restaurateurs who value the oil for its fine subtle flavor and consistency. VEÁ EARLY HARVEST EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CULTIVAR: Monocultivar. 100% Arbequina. NOTES: This oil is produced from 100% Arbequina olives picked very early. It is harvested by hand, before the olives have fully ripened. For the 2020 Harvest, this was during the last week of September. The result is a beautiful green and fruity oil with a distinct aroma of green tomato. It has a fruity flavor and fresh sensation with an aftertaste of almonds.
PAIRINGS: Tabbouleh, rice salads and paella, drizzled over stuffed zucchini or roasted Brussels sprouts. ITEM #VEA016
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6/500 ML (16.9 OZ)
L’ESTORNELL ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
This oil is personally selected and blended by Avelino Veá
CULTIVAR: Monocultivar. 100% Organic Arbequina. NOTES: This oil is produced from organic Arbequina olives from the Veá estates, as well as the harvest of other growers in the locality. Cold winters and dry summers make the region particularly suitable to organic cultivation. Certified by the Catalan Council of Organic Production, under the EEC. Sweet, slightly nutty, almond flavor with a peppery quality and spicy aftertaste. PAIRINGS: Sautéed with vegetables for shakshuka, pooled on hummus, drizzled over grilled peaches and figs or to coat cauliflower with turmeric before oven roasting. ITEM # VEA04 ITEM # VEA03 ITEM # VEA02A
12/250 ML (8.45 OZ) 12/500 ML (16.9 OZ) 6/750 ML (25.36 OZ)
L’ESTORNELL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CULTIVAR: Blend of Arbequina and Picual. NOTES: L’Estornell Extra Virgin Olive Oil is personally selected and blended by Avelino Veá to give an olive oil of exceptional fragrance and delicacy. It is cold pressed from olives grown near the village of Sarocca de Lerida. PAIRINGS: This is a gorgeous all around oil. Try it for salmorejo, a cold bread and tomato soup, for a lemon cake or for frying up leek or shrimp fritters. ITEM #VEA14 ITEM #VEA15 ITEM #VEA07 ITEM #VEA08 ITEM #VEA72
12/250 ML (8.45 OZ) 12/500 ML (16.9 OZ) 12/750 ML (25.36 OZ) 4/5 L (169 OZ) TIN 3/5 L (169 OZ) PET JUG
L’ESTORNELL 100% ARBEQUINA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
VEÁ LES COSTES ESTATE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
CULTIVAR: 100% Arbequina.
CULTIVAR: 100% Arbequina olives.
NOTES: This beautifully designed bottle contains 100% Arbequina olive oil and exhibits all the traits this olive is prized for. The flavor of artichoke predominates with a sweet aftertaste and a smooth, subtle finish with no pepper. It is an excellent value.
NOTES: A limited production oil from trees that are 200 or more years old. The same families have tended these trees for generations. It has a big ripe, mild flavor with persistent nuances of dried fruit and almonds, a mild peppery finish and a slight chocolate return.
PAIRINGS: Whip into mashed potatoes, dress a watermelon and feta salad, on chick peas and lentils or to braise whole baby vegetables. ITEM #VEA017
6/500 ML (16.9 OZ)
PAIRINGS: Grilled fish or assorted vegetables, a simple tomato salad, green beans with baby peas and edamame or simply with a loaf of bread. ITEM #VEA50
6/500 ML (16.9 OZ)
L’ESTORNELL COLUMBUS QUINCENTENARY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CULTIVAR: 100% Arbequina olives. NOTES: Avelino Veá, has produced this oil exclusively from the fruit of verified 500 year- old trees to commemorate the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus from Spain to the Americas. Presented in hand-crafted glass ‘taberna’ decanters, of the type used throughout Spain during Columbus’ lifetime. Individually gift boxed in Galician pine. This is a strictly limited, numbered edition. PAIRINGS: As a flourish on fennel and asparagus, fresh or aged cheeses, or salad greens. Serve with your fine china and crystal. ITEM #VEA76
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MARQUÉS de GRIÑÓN
TOLEDO, CASTILE – LA MANCHA
PAGO MEANS A DELIMITED AREA OF LAND WITH A UNIQUE MICROCLIMATE AND SOIL, FROM WHICH WINES AND OILS WITH SINGULAR QUALITIES ARE OBTAINED. The pago of Carlos Falcó has been his family patrimony since 1292. Carlos decided to grow the Marqués de Griñón label into a symbol of global excellence. Olive oil is one of his great passions and he has invested time and resources; planting groves and building a modern almazara to process and bottle the highest quality extra virgin olive oil. New York International Olive Oil Competition 2021-Gold, 2020-Gold, 2019-Gold, 2018-Gold
OLEUM ARTIS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Estate harvested, custom blended, extra virgin olive oil processed within two hours of being harvested. CULTIVAR: Predominately Picual blended with Arbequina and Cornicabra. NOTES: A brilliant gold and green color of great purity coupled with aromatic finesse. Its fragrance is exceptionally lively and intense with reminiscences of green tomatoes, freshly cut grass, artichoke and green almonds. Tasting notes include those fresh flavors, followed by a pleasant
spiciness indicative of its high polyphenolic content. Estate bottled. PAIRINGS: Add refinement and flavor by using as a finishing oil drizzled over raw or cooked vegetables, cured meats, aged cheeses and seafood. ITEM #MG100 6/500 ML (16.9 OZ)
DUO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CULTIVAR: Blend, predominately Arbequina with Picual. NOTES: It has a fruity aroma with hints of almond and banana, a mild ripe olive flavor with notes of green grass and fresh herbs. PAIRINGS: Simplicity is best. Use to dress vegetables or seafood a la plancha or drizzled on goats milk Garrotxa cheese.
ITEM #MG400
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6/500 ML (16.9 OZ)
ARBEQUINA LIMITED RELEASE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CULTIVAR: Monocultivar. 100% Arbequina olives NOTES: Arbequina olives are associated with Lérida in Catalonia. They are used for oil and as table olives. Moderate green grass, floral, aromatic, fruity and mild. PAIRINGS: Pan con tomate, toasted bread rubbed with garlic, slathered in oil and topped with tomato for breakfast, roasted or grilled peppers and eggplant, or to blend almonds and tomatoes into romesco sauce. ITEM #MG600
6/500 ML (16.9 OZ)
PICUAL LIMITED RELEASE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
CULTIVAR: Monocultivar. 100% Picual. NOTES: Picual are oil rich olives that are typical of Jaén in Andalusia. The cooler climate here near Toledo lends it finesse and complexity. Intense green grass and tomato leaf in the nose. Picual has a medium body, smooth texture with a medium body and pronounced finish with a peppery kick. “Exuberant” with “great personality”. PAIRINGS: In gazpacho in any of its permutations, for all manner of tapas, patatas bravas and gambas al pil pil, shrimp in garlic. ITEM #MG500
6/500 ML (16.9 OZ)
L’ESTORNELL
COLD SMOKED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CATALONIA COLD SMOKED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been gently cold smoked over smoldering pine cones gathered from the forests of Montseny, Catalonia. The process lends a soft, subtle flavor of smoke that enhances the taste of the oil. Use this oil whenever and wherever you want the flavor of a wood fired oven or grill and only the kitchen range is at hand. ITEM #VEA018
6/250 ML (8.45 OZ)
FABI 2016 Award-Winner
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From Spain
WINE VINEGARS L’ESTORNELL GARNACHA RED WINE VINEGAR CATALONIA This vinegar is produced in the southern region of Priorato in Catalonia using exclusively the red grapes of the Garnacha variety. It is aged in oak barrels for more than 20 years. The vinegar is extracted from the barrels in small quantities, only once a year. It is a completely natural product with no additives. The Vinegar has a rosy, coppery-colored hue with hints of orange, and is slightly opaque. It has a bold, powerful aroma which reflects its maturity. Use for marinating and braising meats, dressings and sauces and for seasoning greens and vegetables. ITEM #VEA21
12/250 ML (8.45 OZ)
L’ESTORNELL SHERRY WINE VINEGAR RESERVA JEREZ Reserva Sherry Wine Vinegar is acetified from sherry wine made from choice Palomino Fino grapes. It is aged for a minimum of two years in a solera of 24 oak casks, where younger vinegars are blended with older vintages. Jerez Sherry Vinegar Reserva tastes of nuts and ripe fruit, delicately balanced by a tangy acidity. Sprinkle on preserved seafood for tapas, as in Spain. Whisk with walnut oil or partner with L’Estornell extra virgin oil as a dressing for greens, raw or cooked vegetables, grains and legumes. ITEM #VEA25
12/375 ML (12.68 OZ)
Both these vinegars are aged in oak barrels for 20 plus years.
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CANNED SEAFOOD & SPICES
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CONSERVAS PORTOMAR VILAGARCÍA, GALICIA
GALICIA IS BORDERED TO THE NORTH BY THE CANTABRIAN SEA AND BY THE ATLANTIC OCEAN ON ITS WEST. IT HAS OVER 1000 MILES OF COASTLINE. THE ATLANTIC COAST IS CHARACTERIZED BY RIAS, RIVER VALLEYS THAT HAVE BEEN CLAIMED BY THE SEA. Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean’s currents, these estuaries waters are among the richest and productive on the planet. The bounty of these waters makes Galicia the source of the finest conservas, preserved seafood, in the world. Portomar is in Vilagarcía, the heart of the Ria de Arousa. It is a privileged place in Galicia for harvesting and preserving the most exquisite seafood. All products are prepared with 100% natural ingredients, without additives, colorants or preservatives.
FLAVORS OF THE SEA ENJOY THE FLAVORS OF THE GALICIAN SEASHORE WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL CONSERVAS FROM PORTOMAR. IDEAL TO SERVE WITH THE APERITIF OR TO FEATURE WITH A FEW SIMPLE INGREDIENTS IN SALADS, IN RICE AND FISH DISHES. BARS AND RESTAURANTS ALL OVER SPAIN AND PORTUGAL SERVE CONSERVAS AS PART OF THE TAPAS SELECTION. They are ready to enjoy right out of the tin or served in small terra cotta cazuelas. Set them out alongside crusty bread, olives, Marcona almonds and potato chips. Fill a shot glass with toothpicks for spearing. Put out a stack of paper cocktail napkins. Open a bottle of Cava, a chilled white or cold beer, and you are ready to entertain.
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PORTOMAR MUSSELS in ESCABECHE
The Rias Galegas region is one of the most important repositories of phytoplankton in the world and one of the best places to cultivate mussels. These farmed mussels come from the Galician Rias D.O.P. The seed is cultivated on ropes suspended from batea, rafts of eucalyptus lattice, for a year until they reach harvest size. These premium mussels are lightly fried and packed in the typical regional sauce made with vinegar and a paprika marinade. APPLICATIONS: Serve more elaborately bruschetta style. Start with toasted baguette rubbed with a clove of garlic. Use the packing oil, artichoke cream, tapenade, aioli or chipotle mayonnaise as a spread. Garnish with strips of roasted pepper, sun dried tomato and fresh herbs of choice. ITEM # POR120
12/111 GR (3.09 0Z)
PORTOMAR COCKLES in BRINE
Cockles are collected by hand on the beaches of the Galician coast at low tide. Because of the richness of the waters, their flavor is unbeatable. They are seasoned only with sea salt. APPLICATIONS: Stir them into spaghettini sauced with oil, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of lemon zest just before serving. Fold into an omelet or simply open the tin and serve with lemon or lime. ITEM # POR100
12/111 GR (3.09 0Z)
PORTOMAR RAZOR CLAMS in BRINE
Razor clams are hand-harvested from the tidal flats in the region’s bays and estuaries. They are widely regarded as a delicacy. APPLICATIONS: Dressed with oil from the tin, a squeeze of lime juice, a bit of chopped tomato and onion, a few leaves of cilantro, and fresh sliced chili, they make an easy first course. ITEM # POR140
12/111 GR (3.09 0Z)
PORTOMAR STUFFED SQUID in SPICED SAUCE of TOMATO and ONION
Tender baby squid stuffed with their tentacles is slowly cooked in olive oil and covered with a handmade sauce made with fresh onion and tomato. This product has a spicy yet delicate flavor and natural texture. APPLICATIONS: Nice warmed with fresh bread or cooked rice. Or just out of the tin as a tapas dish. ITEM # POR150
12/111 GR (3.09 0Z)
PORTOMAR OCTOPUS in OLIVE OIL
Tender and flavorful. Hand packed in olive oil. APPLICATIONS: Try these in a salad with orange or grapefruit segments and radicchio or tossed with celery and olives. Excellent with boiled or sautéed potatoes and a light dusting of pimentón. ITEM # POR130
12/111 GR (3.09 0Z)
PORTOMAR IS COMMITTED TO THE QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. The manufacturing facility consists of the latest generation of production lines, uses strict quality controls and a batching system to ensure food safety without loss of commitment to the traditional and artisanal.
CERTIFICATIONS GFSI
THE GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE certifies that the company adheres to standards for auditing the quality and safety of processed food in its preparation and in its primary packaging.
MSC
THE MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL is an independent, non-profit whose label and certification are granted to companies that act to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis that safeguards seafood supplies for the future and forever.
PESCA DE RIAS
Ensures respect for the environment, adherence to standards of hygiene and handling processes for seafood fished by the Galician artisanal fleet.
MEXILLÓN DE GALICIA
Guarantees Protected Designation of Origin and quality of the region’s mussels.
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SAFFRON & PIMENTON
SAFINTER
LA MANCHA & BARCELONA SINCE 1912, THE GONZALEZ FAMILY HAS DEALT IN TOP-GRADE SAFFRON, HARVESTED EXCLUSIVELY IN ALBACETE, LA MANCHA. Production relies on the know how passed from generation to generation. Safinter supports local farmers and promotes the economic and cultural traditions of the region. SMOKED SPANISH PIMENTON LA VERA D.O.P. SPANISH SAFFRON The unmistakable flavor and aroma of this exquisite spice is capable of raising any culinary creation to the category of sublime. ITEM #SAF200A 10/1 GR (0.04 OZ) ITEM #SAF201 24/0.5 GR (0.02 OZ) CELLO BOXES OF BLISTER PACKS
ITEM #SAF201A 1/20 0.5 GR (0.02 OZ) BLISTER PACKS IN CELLO BOX
Ocales and Jaranda peppers grown in La Vera are slowly dried by smoking over oak, then ground in traditional stone mills. An authentic ingredient to use in typical Spanish dishes like Galician octopus or patatas bravas, to flavor hearty stews or dusted over deviled eggs. Available in three varieties. BITTERSWEET: ITEM #SAF100
12/70 GR (2.5 OZ)
HOT: ITEM #SAF101 HOT: ITEM #SAF106Z
12/70 GR (2.5 OZ) 1/750 GR (26.45 OZ)
SWEET: ITEM #SAF102 SWEET: ITEM #SAF107Z
12/70 GR (2.5 OZ) 1/750 GR (26.45 OZ)
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