Summer sardines from the Arosa estuary
13,00 €
These large sardines are characterized by a delicate flavor and a very smooth texture.
The sensation in the mouth is that of eating a fresh product without the strong flavors of oily fish that we find in other brands of sardines.
These large sardines are characterized by a delicate flavor and a very smooth texture. The sensation in the mouth is that of eating a fresh product without the strong flavors of oily fish that we find in other brands of sardines.
The secret of the extraordinary quality of these sardines lies in:
SELECTION OF THE BEST RAW MATERIAL
The Ría de Arosa in Galicia is characterized by its waters rich in nutrients and a water temperature that facilitates the development of a great variety of fish and shellfish with an exquisite flavor.
The sardines of the species sardina pilchardus that we use for De la Cueva are caught using traditional methods during the summer months. Moment in which the sardines have more fat and an optimal flavor for your enjoyment.
Every day the best batches of sardines that have been caught that night in the Ría de Arosa are selected at the Rianxo and Ribeira markets.
The sardines are so fresh when brought to the facility that some keep moving.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
As soon as the sardines arrive at the facilities, they are prepared to turn them into preserves. The fresher the sardine, the better it will taste.
Each sardine is manually descaled and decapitated while removing the guts.
Next, the sardines are toasted in an oven to give them just the right point of cooking. Once the sardines are ready for packaging, they are manually canned with extra virgin olive oil.
The sardines must remain in the can with the oil for a minimum of 3 months so that they mature and are ready for consumption.
The sardine evolves inside the can and the longer it spends, the better its texture and flavor.
THE RESULT
As a result of the care in all phases of the production process of the summer sardine, we have a product worthy of the most demanding palates.
These Sardines are so rich that they can be eaten directly with some good bread.
Gordales Olives With Traditional Dressing
Harvest Selection
The Gordal olive variety is highly valued for consumption as table olives due to its large size and fleshiness as it has a fairly low oil content.
These olives are grown mainly in Seville. The harvest takes place between the months of September and October depending on the weather. The olives are picked by hand directly from the tree to prevent the fruits from being damaged and they are transported with great care to the warehouse to be classified.
The largest olives, caliber 60/80, and in perfect condition are "reserved" for the De la Cueva brand.
Elaboration process
Cooking and brining
Freshly harvested olives are very hard and have a lot of bitterness, so they need to undergo a long process until they can be consumed and reach their optimum flavor and texture.
This process consists of two phases: cooking and brine.
The cooking phase lasts about 6 hours and consists of subjecting the olives to an alkaline solution followed by washing in water that reduces the bitterness level of the olives and prepares them for the next process; the brine
In the brine process, the olives are kept in drums with a solution of water and salt for a period that can last between 8 and 12 months.
During this period, the olives will undergo a slow lactic fermentation and will develop a series of bacteria and yeasts that will provide them with the properties and flavor that make them so appreciated all over the world.
When the olives are at their optimum ripening point, they are washed in water to reduce their salt content and are prepared to be seasoned.
The result
We have chosen for these fat olives a traditional dressing based on roasted bell pepper, garlic and spices.
The different ingredients of the dressing are incorporated into each jar during the packaging process, always trying to maintain the same proportion so that the flavor of the olives is uniform.
DE LA CUEVA gordal olives maintain a firmness in the mouth that makes them very pleasant on the bite and although the characteristic flavor of quality olives predominates, the dressing gives it some slight nuances that make it very pleasant to eat as an aperitif.
There is no greater secret to obtaining quality olives than using the best raw materials and putting a lot of care into their preparation.
Know the opinions of our clients
Manuel CigesDecember 20, 2021.Excellent quality products. A package that cannot be missed at home: anchovy fillets from the Cantabrian Sea, Turrón de Jijona, extra virgin olive oil from the mountains of Alicante, artichoke hearts from Navarra, dressed gordal olives from Andalusia and piparras.
Carlos JuradoDecember 16, 2021.I have bought two Christmas batches and the presentation is excellent, the products are of a very high quality level, and the order arrived at home in a couple of days. Recommendable.
Joseph Vincent GarridoDecember 3, 2021.excellent 👌
Francisco Lopez OrdonezDecember 2, 2021.Difficult to highlight a single product from the set that it sells. Great value for the price.
Jorge Vaya UtielDecember 2, 2021.All products of spectacular quality. I recommend it 100%
JOSE WARRIORDecember 2, 2021.Unbeatable product quality.
Juanma SierraDecember 1, 2021.I bought a batch of gourmed products, and everything was up to par. I recommend the anchovies, exquisite and without a single scrape. Recommended 100
Mila CernudaDecember 1, 2021.Excellent quality of products. The presentation of the lots is great to give away.
David A. RuedaDecember 1, 2021.Products of excellent quality. It is noted that they carefully select the products and the artisan producers. Their lots, or as they call them, their gastronomic treasures are ideal as a premium gift.
Claudio CrespoDecember 1, 2021.the best artichokes
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