Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Premium Balsamic Vinegar
A complex, rich balance of sweet and sour flavors with hints of fresh fig, this meets the criteria for a “true” balsamic. Produced in Modena, Italy, it is crafted in the “tradizionale” method from the juice of the Trebbiano grape. Slowly simmered in copper pots until it is reduced to 40%. The resulting “must” is then aged for 12 years in a succession of small mixed wood barrels. NOTES: Drizzle over bruschetta or a simple salad of ripe tomatoes. Use it in marinades for lamb or beef, spice up tomato sauce, sprinkle on grilled or roasted vegetables.
Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
Native to Mediterranean, Asian and Mid-East cultures, this fruit exhibits a sweet-tart flavor that is a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of foods. From Modena, Italy. This vinegar, has deep rich flavors and crisp acidity to create a complex yet superbly balanced dressing and condiment. NOTES: Great in salads, as a marinade, and to glaze lamb, beef and duck. It is great for grilling and dipping. Add it to an extra virgin olive oil and serve it over salad greens topped with nuts, feta cheese and onion.
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Our finest balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy. Produced in the traditional style and aged at least 18 years in oak barrels. Very diverse; thick and potent enough to drizzle on as a condiment. Balanced enough to blend with olive oil in a salad dressing. NOTES: The fresh acidity of this vinegar pairs extremely well with our sweeter oils and with sweet foods, such as fresh fruit or even ice cream.
Hojiblanca Olive Oil
This Hoji is some of the sweetest we have ever encountered. It’s a perfect combination of bold, rich fruity flavored oil with a nice pepper finish. It has an unbelievable fragrance of fresh ripe fruit with a slight almond aftertaste. NOTES: Use for frying. This oil is ideal for making bread, pasta and pastries, due to the perfect consistency it gives to dough. Ideal in sauces, marinades and vinaigrettes. Adds a special touch to simply boiled or steamed dishes.
Leccino Olive Oil
Leccino olives come from the Tuscan region of Italy. A sweet olive, it still combines a wonderful balance and complexity. Leccino olives are cultivated in all the major olive growing regions of Italy; of course, the best come out of Tuscany. NOTES: Grassy tones, almonds, with the smooth aftertaste of tropical fruits. The forward aromas of fresh grass, nuts, melons and pineapple show the wonderful balance and character of this superb, premium oil. Intensely fruity it is ideal when served with salads, roasts. Perfect as a dipping oil.
Picual Olive Oil
The Picual olive is the most popular variety in the world. Dominant in southern Spain, Picual olives have become popular in many different olive oil producing countries over the past few years including Chile. The main reason is its tremendous stability. This is an olive oil that will maintain its flavor when cooked and is ideal for baking, sauce making or sautéing. Also complex enough to be a great dipping olive oil. The olive oil lover’s olive oil. NOTES: Green leafy aroma, with forward hints of almond and fig. A very peppery aftertaste.
White Truffle Olive Oil
The Connoisseur’s olive oil. If you like the flavor and aroma of white truffle then you’ll love this oil. Made in Italy in an artisanal fashion without any extracts, this olive oil is smooth while having an unmistakably intense white truffle flavor. A few drops of this oil will give the final touch of class to an unforgettable dish. NOTES: Drizzle over a sliced loaf of warmed bread, for a unique, deep-flavored variation of garlic bread. Particularly excellent with risotto, pasta and fresh fish; or just pour a few drops on a simple salad. Truffle oil is often poured at the table, allowing the oil’s full aroma to escape and enchant your guests.
Whole Fruit Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Our all natural blood orange extra virgin olive oil is made from whole blood oranges and sound, ripe olives which are crushed together at the mill. The color, a warm orange, results from the presence of essential oils which come directly from the orange peel itself. Its deep, authentic citrus flavor cannot be duplicated using flavor additives or infusions. Fantastic in dressings, for baking or marinades.
