9,75

Joselito Gran Reserva Guijuelo Ham


Joselito Gran Reserva Guijuelo Ham
Cárnicas Joselito, S.A.

Nazionalita: Spain
Localita: 37770 Guijuelo (Salamanca)
Indirizzo: Santa Rita, 8
(+34) 923580375
Prezzo: 60 € whole and 130 € cut


This is the greatest symbol of Spanish gastronomy and the greatest producer in Spain. Its hams are displayed luxuriously in the most select shops of Paris, Milan, Berlin, etc., or they are served in specialty bars and in the most prestigious of restaurants. Joselito knows no borders—it is on top of the world. It is a celebrity well-deserved—independent of the pieces, subject to multiple vicissitudes—for its unrelenting spirit of perfection, surpassed by no other brand of delicacies, neither in Spain, in Italy, in France….
40,000 Joselito Gran Reserva hams are sold annually. Made from Iberico pigs that live freely in the country, in seven in-house properties and other rented ones for a total area of more than 70,000 hectares. They remain there until the slaughter, which tends to be at an age of 18-24 months—time in which they eat what they can find in addition to barley, corn and wheat. They then make a minimum of two mountain journeys, from October to March, in which they also feed on acorns and fresh grass.

The average weight of a ham is 8 or 9 kilos, though some are smaller and others reach 10 kilos or more. Curing, depending on the volume of the destination market, is extended over 24-30 months.

Knowing that each piece constitutes a world in itself, that the quality is subject to thousands of variables (each farmer’s breed selection, the particular animal, life in the country, feed, the quantity of acorns consumed in the mountains, the curing process and time, etc.), we can talk about a series of general qualities that can be defined when a ham attains its excellence. The eyes hazily contemplate how it sweats out its essence. The nose detects aromas of noble meat with sweet and salty notes. And the palate delights in this unique and indefinable flavor characteristic of jamón-jamón, the ham of acorn-fed Iberico pigs.



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Olivadol Extra Virgin Olive Oil


VADO OLIVO S.A.

Nazionalita: Spain
Localita: 23469 El Molar - Cazorla (Jaén)
Indirizzo: Vadocortijo. Ctra. Santo Tomé, Km. 1
(+34) 953757929
Prezzo: Around 5.50 € for the 750 ml bottle


This oil possesses the unmistakable idiosyncrasy that makes the great royal variety oils of the Sierra Cazorla into distinctive and eminently refined products. Boasting a clean, sharp, fine, balanced aroma of olive leaf, ripe olive… complex and moving. The delicacy is confirmed in the mouth, with a fruit, sweet start followed by a prudent, constant bitterness that makes it lively and splendorous, enriching the experience, to end with a spicy but moderate finish. In short, a silky entity at every step.



8,5

L´Atelier de Jean-Luc Rabanel

Jean-Luc Rabanel
Jean-Luc Rabanel
Nazionalita: France
Localita: 13200 Arles
Indirizzo: 7 Rue des Carmes
mapa
(+33)0490910769
Chiusura:: Dimanche, lundi, trois semaines en août et une semaine en janvier
Prezzo: 90/135 €
Menu di degustazione: 45/75 €


  • Tempura
  • Tempura
  • Sable
  • Sable
  • Gazpacho
  • Gazpacho
  • Nomen
  • Nomen
  • Ravioli
  • Ravioli
  • Jarrete
  • Jarrete

Un visionnaire. Un homme en avance sur son temps. Un bohème qui propose une nouvelle vision sociologique du restaurant et de la cuisine. Qui croit en la démocratisation de la gastronomie. À tel point que sur le plan du décor, il a rompu la tendance de la somptuosité de palais française au profit d’un local fonctionnel, charmant et économiquement accessible. Sa conviction selon laquelle il n’y a pas de business ni d’avenir si les portes des salles à manger ne s’ouvrent pas au public est reflétée dans sa pratique, et donc dans ses plats. Des plats qui dégagent des valeurs de progrès.



7,5

Une Table au Sud

Lionel Lévy
Lionel Lévy
Nazionalita: France
Localita: 13002 Marsella
Indirizzo: 2 quai du Port
mapa
(+33)0491906353
Chiusura:: Dimanche, lundi, trois semaines en août et une semaine en janvier
Prezzo: 90/120 €
Menu di degustazione: 74 €


  • Crumble de lubina y cabracho con jengibre y agrios
  • Crumble de lubina y cabracho con jengibre y agrios
  • Sardinas sobre lecho provenzal con salsa thcoutchouka
  • Sardinas sobre lecho provenzal con salsa thcoutchouka

La cuisine de Lionel Lévy, un jeune talent de la nouvelle génération de chefs français émergents qui adhèrent à la rénovation conceptuelle et technique en vogue en Europe, est dotée d’un sacré tempérament. En guise de témoignage de son intrépidité gustative, exprimée avec un équilibre extrême, nous mentionnerons le crumble de bar et rascasse (ou de thon, en été) au gingembre et agrumes – inspiré d’un céviche ou d’un tartare ?



9,25

Melgarejo Selección Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Melgarejo Selección Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aceites Campoliva S.L.

Nazionalita: Spain
Localita: 23110 Pegalajar (Jaén)
Indirizzo: Camino Real, s/n.
(+34) 953361081
Prezzo: Around 5 € for the 500 ml bottle


A new breed of picual olive oil: conceived with supreme refinement and produced with consummate care, aimed at a gourmet audience. The particular characteristics of the variety by the standards of Jaén are made subtle, offering them in their ideal potency. Its intensity and persistent aroma stands out with clean fragrances of olive, fruit, herbs, apple, almonds and balsamic vinegar. The first sensation in the mouth is its fascinating and stunning elegance, with a remarkably tempered bitterness, demonstrating its oleaginous qualities and culminating with a certain bite–a spiciness in the finish that is moderate, even complacent, and at all times adequate. A markedly green tonality.

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9,25

Cortijo La Torre Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Aceites San Antonio, S.L.U.

Nazionalita: Spain
Localita: 23001 Jaén
Indirizzo: Plaza de la Constitución, 4-1º
(+34) 953190700
Prezzo: Around 4 and 8 € for the 200 and 500 ml bottles


A phenomenally crafted, purebred picual. Its aromas come across fragrant, fruity and bitter, very much in keeping with the characteristics of the variety, formed to offer a splendor of delight. The first sensation in the mouth is of its extraordinary and astonishing affability, even a bit sweet, to follow with bitterness, an unmistakable bitterness that is expressed in a distinguished manner, emphasizing it in its most exquisite form, with clean hints of nuts to then finish with a fine spice that adds the ideal amount of vitality to the sapid richness.



8,5

Panettone Amarena Loison


Dolciaria A. Loison S.R.L.

Nazionalita: Italy
Localita: 36030 Costabissara (VI)
Indirizzo: S.S. Pasubio, 6
(+39) 0444557844
Prezzo: 20 € la pieza de 1000 g


This is a marvelously succulent panettone – exalted by the fragrance and flavor of maraschino cherries (amarena), giving it character and distinctiveness, as well as raisins. Sensations like that of butter, egg and fruit, with sweet tones, acidic and bitter, expressed in perfect balance. It has body but is very moist, with a certain sponginess as well. Exquisite appearance, golden brown on the outside with a yellow hue to the center, and elegant, clean lines.
This same establishment produces other variants, such as the panettone clasico, in which, aside from the raisins, has the stimulating presence of orange zest confit (made with Sicilian oranges) and Diamante de Calabria cedar. Another product that is nothing to scoff at –on the contrary– is the panettone of late-harvest tangerines, impregnated with subtle fragrances and flavor added by the candied fruit..



7,5

Les délices du luberon provençal black olive tapenade


Meditéa Sarl

Nazionalita: France
Localita: 84800 L´Isle sur la Sorgue
Indirizzo: 1 Avenue du Partage des Eaux
(+33) 0490207737
Prezzo: 4 € for a 210 g jar


A very characteristic flavor of the Provençal black olive, bitter, but a noble bitterness, polished, balanced… leaving a marvelous aftertaste in the mouth. The predominant sensation, which is complemented by small nuances, is derived from the 20% of the other elements present: capers, anchovy cream, garlic, olive oil, sunflower oil, vinegar, salt and white pepper. The texture is fairly smooth, yet natural, with small, delightful bits of olives to give body to the mixture. A traditional tapenade with very distinguished craftsmanship.



9,5

Special Gillardeau Oysters


Spéciales Gillardeau

Nazionalita: Spain
Localita: 17560 Bourcefranc
Indirizzo: 1 Avenue
(+33) 0546850384
Prezzo: 0.70 to 1.95 € the piece, depending on the size


This legendary house established at the end of the 19th century by Henri Gillardeau in the Marennes region of France, close to the Island of Oléron, now enjoys its fourth generation of family-run production, overseen by Thierry Gillardeau. From yesteryear to today they have managed to cultivate one of the greatest treasures in the gastronomic universe, bringing them fame and respect along the way.
We stand before an authentic delicacy, both for its intrinsic quality as well as its idiosyncrasy. They bring force together with refinement, or perhaps the other way around. They combine (and this is the difference) sweetness with salinity–that curious juncture of sweetness and marine flavors. They bring together meaty and tender characteristics… This is an oyster that seems to harbor all the strength of the ocean, expressing markedly different innate qualities that are extremely delicate.
For those who think that flat oysters are the soul of excellence, here we have a rather brilliant exception: they are oval-shaped with a deep shell.
Sold in six different sizes, from small to large: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and 0. Each box contains 24 to 48 oysters. Spanish distribution is overseen by Lonpre Selección, S.L. (+34 938963021. www.lonpre.es)

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9,25

Niscia Extra Virgin Olive Oil


AZIENDA AGRICOLA FRATELLI SCHININÀ

Nazionalita: Italy
Localita: 97100 Ragusa (Rg)
Indirizzo: Via Dante, 107
+39 0932226522
Prezzo: 6,50 € y 9 € las botellas de 0,50 l y 0,75 l


Sicilian olive oil from a century-old company located in the famous denomination of Mont Iblei, made organically from moresca and tonda iblea varieties. The fruits are harvested green, at the end of October or beginning of November, then pressed for a minimum of 8-10 hours, allowing for the full expression of the olives’ natural characteristics, which is then improved upon using avant-garde techniques.
Delicate and fruity, bold and persistent, with clean aromas of the olive, herbs and diverse vegetables, conferring on it a delightful complexity. On the palate it makes a sweet, fruity first impression, with a temperate, virtuous bitterness. There is no acidity to speak of and the spice is nothing more than an insinuation. In short, an elegant, balanced, fruity oil that is moderate in its expression.
Only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles (500 and 750 ml) are produced each season.