Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Biologico Tenuta delle Terre Nere
There is no such thing as «the best olive oil». And I would never say that ours is the best. I will, however, say that some may and do care for their trees and olives as much as we do, but none more than us. All our trees are organically raised and kept, the soil around them tilled and tilled again; all expertly pruned every two years. The olives are all hand picked, and every day’s harvest cold pressed every evening. The oil is then left to naturally decant until February/March and is bottled without filtering. Our volcanic soils confer sweetness and finesse to it, and a lovely bouquet. The cold nights inhibit our fruit's worst enemy, the olive fly. The result is an outstanding Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Costs are very high. We lose a little money every year. Someday soon I hope to break even. It doesn’t really matter that much, especially when you see the newly pressed gold/green olive oil gushing free from the press. Some things just have to be done. - Marco de Grazia, paraphrased from
www.tenutaterrenere.com$32.50 the 750ml bottle
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Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Veneto Valpolicella Bonamini
Multi-awarded in major Italian and international oil competitions, this bottling represents the flagship of the Frantoio Bonamini. Production from the fruit of some 6,500 trees planted on terraces and hillsides just north of Verona where the cooler climate and native varieties Grignan and Favarol yield a sublime olive oil with delicate green fruit and vegetable flavors that allow for this oil to be slathered on just about anything, but it excels on seafood risotto, pesce crudo, vegetable pasta, roasted chicken, salads and even lemon gelato.
$24.99 the 500ml bottle
Aceto Balsamico di Modena Invecchiato Vecchio Acetaia Pedroni
The Vecchio bottling from Acetaia Pedroni is produced from the mixing of wine vinegar with a classic cooked must from local grapes. The vinegar then undergoes extended aging in wooden barrels, giving it a soft and balanced profile recommended for use on rich salads, cheese, and in the preparation of meat gravies.
$40.00 the 250ml bottle
Aceto Balsamico di Modena Invecchiato Nero Acetaia Pedroni
Established in 1862, Acetaia Pedroni is one of the oldest artisan balsamic vinegar producers in the world. Their Nero vinegar is aged for a minimum of 3 years in wooden barrels with no addition of caramel. It has a creamy intensity and velvety aroma, revealing a natural acidity and distinct sweetness that marries well with grilled meat, charcuterie, cheese and ice cream alike.
$25.00 the 250ml bottle
Aceto Balsamico di Modena 3 Gold Medals Riccardo Giusti Giuseppe Giusti
Dedicated to Riccardo Giusti, the ancestor who created the recipe at the beginning of the 20th century, this balsamic is obtained from sweet, sundried grapes. The aromas and flavors of plum jam and red fruits intertwine with hints of honey and vanilla in a considerably dense and sweet balsamic. It is perfect as a fresh dressing for various savory or sweet dishes. Regularly $40.00 the 250 ml bottle, on sale now:
$29.99 the 250ml bottle
Aceto Balsamico di Modena 4 Gold Medals Quarto Centenario Giuseppe Giusti
The «Quarto Centenario» celebrates the 400 years of the Giusti family production. In series of antique small casks, dating back to the 1800s and extracted once a year in limited quantities, this long aged balsamico has a deeply aromatic flavor, with scents of ripe fruits and suggestion of tobacco, roasted coffee and wood.
$67.50 the 250ml bottle
Pasta di Gragnano IGP Organic Scialatielli Gentile Gragnano Napoli
Scialatielli «unkempt hair» originated in Minori, a fishing village along the Amalfi coast. It is a beautiful, chaotic pasta shape that adds dramatic flair to the plate and is typically served with a ragu sauce. Made with 100% organic Italian wheat in Campania.
$8.00 the 500g bag
Sun Dried Tomatoes in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Al Frantoio di Aldo Armato
Possess the finest tomatoes of Liguria year-round in your pantry. The Armato sun-dried tomatoes are juicy and sizeable, dried first to express their sweet and compelling flavor before they are bathed in olive oil.
$22.50 the 9.9-ounce (280g) jar
Semi-Dried Cherry Tomatoes in Olive Oil Al Frantoio di Aldo Armato
Sweet cherry tomatoes are harvested at the height of summer then given the Armato treatment. Semi-sundried and packed in olive oil, these bite-sized treats are bursting with flavor. They make for a sweet, delicious addition to flatbreads, pizzas, and salads.
$22.50 the 9.9-ounce (280g) jar
Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans Flageolet
We owe a lot to France for developing the Flageolet from what were originally new world beans. You can use Flageolet in many slow-cooked dishes. This mild, creamy bean is famous, and rightly so, for teaming with lamb or even fish, but don't let vegetarian options slip by. Roasted tomatoes and garlic mixed with the cooked, super creamy beans, topped with a drizzle of your very best olive oil. Recipes and more information on
Flageolet Bean at Rancho Gordo. Latin name:
Phaseolus vulgaris. Country of production: USA.
$6.25 the 16-ounce (453g) bag
Rancho Gordo Classic Cranberry Bean
Cranberry is an odd name for this lovely, versatile bean. Thought to be originally from Colombia, the bean has been bred around the world to become Madeira, Borlotti, Tounges of Fire, Wren’s Egg and more. Cranberry beans are soft and dense with a velvety, rich texture. The thin skins help produce a rich bean broth, making it the natural friend of pasta e fagioli as the liquid coats each noodle with its luxurious sauce. In Mexico you'll find these as Cacahuate (peanut) beans and in Patzcuaro, you'll fall in love with them in a good Sopa Tarasca, a mix of pureed cranberry beans, roasted tomatoes and chicken stock topped with some deep fried tortilla strips. Recipes and more information on
Classic Cranberry Bean at Rancho Gordo. Latin name:
Phaseolus vulgaris. Country of production: USA.
$6.25 the 16-ounce (453g) bag
Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans French Green Lentils
Small, meaty green lentils famous as a side dish, in stews, soups and salads. West Coast-grown, these lentils are similar to
lentilles du Puy which must be grown in France. Rancho Gordo suggest the West Coast terroir adds to the flavor. Recipes and more information on
French-style Green Lentils at Rancho Gordo. Latin name:
Lens culinaris. Country of production: USA.
$6.25 the 16-ounce (453g) bag
Rancho Gordo Garbanzo Bean
The slightly nutty flavored Garbanzo is essential for Middle Eastern, Mexican and European cooking. They're classic for hummus, yes, but also add nice crunch to a green salad and make a fine addition to soups, too. Rancho Gordo's new crop harvest ensures quicker cooking and fresher flavor than many imported options, eliminating the need for a long soak. Recipes and more information on
Garbanzo Bean at Rancho Gordo. Latin name:
Cicer arietinum. Country of production: USA.
$6.25 the 16-ounce (453g) bag
Olasagasti Bonito del Norte White Tuna In Olive Oil
White Tuna - Bonito del Norte - is a delicacy of the Cantabrian Sea and a real showstopper on the table. The tuna are fished individually by rod, then hand prepared with centuries‑old know‑how, and a whole lot of care. Recipes and more information on
Olasagasti Delicias del Mar Cantábrico.
$12.00 the 120g tin
$25.00 the 270g tin
José Gourmet Mackerel Fillets In Olive Oil
The mackerel is a product which has garnered increased interest, motivated by scientific evidence regarding its nutritional properties as well as its traditional abundance in Portugese waters. Recipes and whimsical lore can be found at
José Gourmet Mackerel Fillets.
$9.00 the 125g tin
Conservas de Cambados Small Sardines In Olive Oil
The Conservas de Cambados small sardines stand out for their magnificent silver presentation; bright and tasty, with a smooth and juicy texture that make them a most exquisite treat. After being selected for quality and hand‑placed in olive oil, warehouse maturation serves to increase their flavor.
$8.00 the 150g tin
Miele di Millefiori Alpino Trentino Miele d'Autore Azienda Apistica Mario Bianco
Collected in the national Park of Gran Paradiso at high elevation (about 1000 m or more), Apistica Mario Bianco's Alpine Wildflower honey is produced from the nectars of high pasture flowers, especially rhododendron and sainfoin. It possesses a fine and smooth crystallization.
$14.99 the 250g jar
Original Beans Femmes de Virunga 55% Strong Pure Organic Milk Chocolate
Virunga National Park, Eastern Congo (made in Switzerland). Essence of roasted nuts and cappuccino inspire and empower as the Femmes de Virunga takes hold of you. The strong taste of a rare Amelonado cacao honours the strength of women farmers lifting up lives in Virunga Park. Each purchase of Femmes de Virunga 55% Strong empowers the women cacao farmers and their community leadership for peace and prosperity in Eastern Congo.
$8.00 the 70g bar
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Original Beans Beni Wild Harvest 66% Vivid Dark Chocolate Beni Amazon Bolivia
Hints of floral honey, apricot and jasmine tea are present in this rarest of rare cacao. The taste leads to the wild cacao trees on Amazon forest islands, home to the vivid blue-throated macaw. Each purchase of the vivid Beni Wild 66% helps to preserve this natural wonderland and its wild inhabitants.
$8.00 the 70g bar
Original Beans Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate Virunga 70%
Produced with cocoa from the Congo. Tart-acidic and with a concise roasting flavor. Fine, full-bodied and clear melt. With flavors of tobacco, coffee, licorice and cherry blossoms, in the finish with a slight astringency. Rated 80.90. ‑ Georg Bernardini, Chocolate ‑ The Reference Standard
$8.00 the 70g bar
François Pralus Mélissa Criollo Chocolat 45%
Fantastic fine melting, aromatic and mild milk chocolate with wonderful cocoa character. With flavors of caramel, toffee, vanilla and tropical spices. Rated 91.90 ‑ Georg Bernardini, Chocolate ‑ The Reference Standard
$14.00 the 100g bar
François Pralus Mélissa Criollo Chocolat 45%
Fantastic fine melting, aromatic and mild milk chocolate with wonderful cocoa character. With flavors of caramel, toffee, vanilla and tropical spices. Rated 91.90 ‑ Georg Bernardini, Chocolate ‑ The Reference Standard
$14.00 the 100g bar
François Pralus Mélissa Criollo Chocolat 45%
Fantastic fine melting, aromatic and mild milk chocolate with wonderful cocoa character. With flavors of caramel, toffee, vanilla and tropical spices. Rated 91.90 ‑ Georg Bernardini, Chocolate ‑ The Reference Standard
$14.00 the 100g bar
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