ORO DEL DESIERTO COUPAGE 5L: An award-winning, specially-crafted blend of Organic Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual olives picked between the end of October and beginning of November. The oils are then stored in 2,000 liter deposits where they are analyzed, then selected in varying quantities, and finally blended by the Master Taster to create a superb olive oil with a limited production. The result is a leafy green and golden oil with a bouquet of freshly cut grass, tomato, green olive with hints of citrus and dried fruits. Its taste is well-balanced and medium to smooth in intensity with a pleasant, slightly spicy aftertaste.
FRANTOIO FRANCI VILLA MAGRA 500ML: One of Frantoio Franci’s most awarded oils from Tuscany, this extra virgin olive oil is powerfully fruity, fresh, grassy, pungent and complex, yet harmonious and well-structured with a fresh, rich finish of spicy grass. Use this oil fresh in soups, on boiled or raw vegetables, bruschetta, steak and red meats, tomato salads, with plain rice or pasta, as well as well-matured cheeses.
ACETUM SANTORINI BALSAMIC: This 4 Leaf Quality Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP is a special condiment obtained by grape must and wine vinegars produced by slow fermentation in wood. It is superbly lush and dense with a silky texture. Syrupy with complex flavors and a heady aroma, a few drops of this deliciously sweet vinegar are sufficient to add a particular perfume to every recipe. It also pairs perfectly with parmesan cheese, strawberries or pears, and vanilla ice cream.
QUATTROCIOCCHI TRUFFLE: The special organic aromatic oils from Quattrociocchi are a must-try. Specially infused with the aroma of Italian truffles, this oil is made exclusively from olives grown on their organic farm in Alatri from the Itrana, Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoio varieties. Try this oil drizzled on pasta, mashed potatoes, or even fried eggs.
*FRANTOI CUTRERA VIOLETTO ARTICHOKE HEARTS: Sicilian artichoke hearts from the local Violetto variety in Frantoio Cutrera’s Gran Cru Biancolilla extra virgin olive oil combined with vinegar, mint, Sicilian red garlic, chili and Sicilian sea salt. Great for starters, bruschetta and sandwiches.
**QUATTROCIOCCHI HAZELNUT CREAM: A delicious spreadable cream made with local hazelnuts and extra virgin olive oil produced on the Quattrociocchi estate. Comprised of 20% ground hazelnuts, 20% extra virgin olive oil, a hint of cocoa and sweetened with cane sugar, this sweet spread is excellent on a simple slice of fresh baked bread, French toast, waffles, a dip for breadsticks and strawberries as well as used in baked desserts and pastries. Ingredients: cane sugar, 20% hazelnuts, 20% extra virgin olive oil, cocoa, rice flour, vegetable fibers, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin
GREEK GARDEN ORGANIC KALAMATA OLIVES: Whole, organic, unpitted Kalamata olives grown on the Manousakis Estate in Sellasia, near Sparta, at the foot of Mount Parnonas in the Laconian Peloponnese. Excellent as an hors d’oeuvre, for snacking, or served with toasted bread and olive oil.
IDIOSMOS CRETAN THYME HONEY: This unique honey is made from wild thyme and herb flowers grown in the White Mountain of Western Crete. Produced in small batches by a small family bee keeping operation, this honey is totally natural and unpasteurized with the unique aroma of wild thyme and herbs of Crete. Renowned around the world for its amazing flavor and medicinal properties, thyme honey from Crete is a real treat for any honey lover.
*Produced in a facility that uses nuts, celery, fish and milk-based products.
**Without gluten. May contain traces of milk or lactose proteins. Contains hazelnuts, traces of other nuts and peanuts.