What’s New: Bottega Rosé (Alcohol-free Sparkling Wine) & Esporão’s Organic Olive Oil
MC Olives is proud to present two new featured products that are available right now: Bottega Rosé (a non-alcoholic sparkling wine) and the Esporão’s organic extra virgin olive oil.
MC Olives is a company that offers a selection of products imported from Portugal, Italy and France, several of which have received prestigious distinctions in recent years. Whether it’s for olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh Lucques olives from the Languedoc area or its own brand of chocolate bars with extra virgin olive oil (OLiLi), the competitive price/quality ratio of these products makes them accessible to amateurs, gourmets as well as chefs and restaurateurs.
MC Olives is proud to present two new featured products that are available right now: Bottega Rosé (a non-alcoholic sparkling wine) and the Esporão’s organic extra virgin olive oil.
MC Olives is a company that offers a selection of products imported from Portugal, Italy and France, several of which have received prestigious distinctions in recent years. Whether it’s for olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh Lucques olives from the Languedoc area or its own brand of chocolate bars with extra virgin olive oil (OLiLi), the competitive price/quality ratio of these products makes them accessible to amateurs, gourmets as well as chefs and restaurateurs.
BOTTEGA ROSÉ
(ALCOHOL-FREE SPARKLING WINE)
The Bottega brand is well-known for its range of prosecco. Here, we present you the Bottega Rosé, which is a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, made from 100% grape must, created to meet the needs of those who, for health or religious reasons, have chosen not to consume alcoholic beverages, or those who, for various reasons, prefer to remain cautious with their consumption of alcohol. It is a product that evokes the great tradition of sparkling wines, keeping the freshness, liveliness, and charm of the bubbles, thanks to its balanced dosage of carbon dioxide, despite its zero-alcohol content. A perfect alcohol-free alternative for those who don’t want to drink alcohol, but still want to toast at party times without sacrificing flavour.
Production area: Veneto, Italy
Production process: After a careful selection of the bunches, picked in the suitable areas when the analyses show a good balance between sugars and acidity, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. A must is obtained this way, which is kept in refrigerated tanks to prevent alcoholic fermentation. After the addition of carbon dioxide, the product is then filtered and bottled.
Characteristics
Colour & Appearance: Soft pink colour.
Bouquet: Characterized by an intense aroma of must that is accompanied by fresh, fruity, and floral hints.
Taste: Sweet, delicate, and balanced, it once again offers the fruity and floral sensations of the bouquet.
Serving temperature: 4-5°C.
Pairing: Perfect at any time of the day, it is a must ingredient in the preparation of cocktails, especially those made with fruit. Ideal with cheeses, in particular fresh ones made from goat and sheep milk, and with desserts such as small pastries and dried fruit.
Drink: within 36 months.
Recommended glass: flute.
The Bottega brand is well-known for its range of prosecco. Here, we present you the Bottega Rosé, which is a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, made from 100% grape must, created to meet the needs of those who, for health or religious reasons, have chosen not to consume alcoholic beverages, or those who, for various reasons, prefer to remain cautious with their consumption of alcohol. It is a product that evokes the great tradition of sparkling wines, keeping the freshness, liveliness, and charm of the bubbles, thanks to its balanced dosage of carbon dioxide, despite its zero-alcohol content. A perfect alcohol-free alternative for those who don’t want to drink alcohol, but still want to toast at party times without sacrificing flavour.
Production area: Veneto, Italy
Production process: After a careful selection of the bunches, picked in the suitable areas when the analyses show a good balance between sugars and acidity, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. A must is obtained this way, which is kept in refrigerated tanks to prevent alcoholic fermentation. After the addition of carbon dioxide, the product is then filtered and bottled.
Characteristics
Colour & Appearance: Soft pink colour.
Bouquet: Characterized by an intense aroma of must that is accompanied by fresh, fruity, and floral hints.
Taste: Sweet, delicate, and balanced, it once again offers the fruity and floral sensations of the bouquet.
Serving temperature: 4-5°C.
Pairing: Perfect at any time of the day, it is a must ingredient in the preparation of cocktails, especially those made with fruit. Ideal with cheeses, in particular fresh ones made from goat and sheep milk, and with desserts such as small pastries and dried fruit.
Drink: within 36 months.
Recommended glass: flute.
Esporão’s extra virgin organic olive oil
Esporão has launched its new organic oil produced from typical Portuguese and organic olive varieties, such as Galega! This is added to the variety of olive oils from Esporão, produced with quality products and with what nature and Portugal offer, in a responsible and inspiring way.
TASTING NOTES
Aspect: Yellowish green
Scent: An olive oil with strong fruit aromas, namely green apple and sweet almonds.
Palate: A very unctuous and persistent start, sweet yet spicy and slightly astringent of green olives, with a nutty finish.
Use & Pairing: Olive oil with soft organoleptic characteristics, suitable for finishing low intensity dishes. Ideal for seasoning fruit salads, grilled pineapple, cooked vegetables, delicate fish, and ice cream.
Acidity: 0.2º
Available formats: 250 ml, 500 ml & 3 L
Storage: To better preserve the characteristics of this natural olive oil, we recommend keeping it in a cool place away from sunlight. It can become thicker in cold temperatures.
Esporão’s extra virgin organic olive oil
Esporão has launched its new organic oil produced from typical Portuguese and organic olive varieties, such as Galega! This is added to the variety of olive oils from Esporão, produced with quality products and with what nature and Portugal offer, in a responsible and inspiring way.
TASTING NOTES
Aspect: Yellowish green
Scent: An olive oil with strong fruit aromas, namely green apple and sweet almonds.
Palate: A very unctuous and persistent start, sweet yet spicy and slightly astringent of green olives, with a nutty finish.
Use & Pairing: Olive oil with soft organoleptic characteristics, suitable for finishing low intensity dishes. Ideal for seasoning fruit salads, grilled pineapple, cooked vegetables, delicate fish, and ice cream.
Acidity: 0.2º
Available formats: 250 and 500 ml
Storage: To better preserve the characteristics of this natural olive oil, we recommend keeping it in a cool place away from sunlight. It can become thicker in cold temperatures.
MONO VARIETAL OLIVE OIL
Sweet aromas, especially apple, corresponding to the characteristic profile of Galega, Portugal’s most iconic olive variety.
OLIVE GROVE: Esporão has selected the best traditional farmers of Galega in Alentejo, where many olive trees are over 100 years old. The olive groves are based on an organic drought production method, which relies on more environmentally sustainable cultural practices, and on the use of auxiliary fauna for the control of pests and diseases of the olive tree.
PRODUCTION: The olives of the Galega variety are transported and delivered to the Esporão olive mill a few hours after being harvested and processed immediately. Extraction begins by grinding the fruit rapidly, the resulting paste is chilled and then a brief malaxation follows. This system shortens the extraction time and that helps to better preserve aromas. The paste is then sent to the decanter, where the olive oil is separated from the pomace and water. The olive oil is cleaned by centrifugation and then immediately filtered and packaged. Because this is an organic oil, careful separation is required, from the field to the bottle. Cold extraction process, never exceeding 24°C.
For more information on these two products, please contact Danny Burns, President of MC Olives at
514-974-4757 or [email protected].
MONO VARIETAL OLIVE OIL
Sweet aromas, especially apple, corresponding to the characteristic profile of Galega, Portugal’s most iconic olive variety.
OLIVE GROVE: Esporão has selected the best traditional farmers of Galega in Alentejo, where many olive trees are over 100 years old. The olive groves are based on an organic drought production method, which relies on more environmentally sustainable cultural practices, and on the use of auxiliary fauna for the control of pests and diseases of the olive tree.
PRODUCTION: The olives of the Galega variety are transported and delivered to the Esporão olive mill a few hours after being harvested and processed immediately. Extraction begins by grinding the fruit rapidly, the resulting paste is chilled and then a brief malaxation follows. This system shortens the extraction time and that helps to better preserve aromas. The paste is then sent to the decanter, where the olive oil is separated from the pomace and water. The olive oil is cleaned by centrifugation and then immediately filtered and packaged. Because this is an organic oil, careful separation is required, from the field to the bottle. Cold extraction process, never exceeding 24°C.
For more information on these two products, please contact Danny Burns, President of MC Olives at
514-974-4757 or [email protected].
*Advertising report – Spring-Summer 2021
