Silvanus' Secret Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (100% Picual)

Silvanus' Secret – Exclusive Pack of 6 Bottles of Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Limited Edition)

Secure the jewel of the 2024 harvest. 6 individually numbered bottles for discerning gourmets at an exceptional price.

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy these last bottles from the 2024 harvest.

This exclusive pack of Silvanus' Secret carries the tradition of several generations who inherited from the Roman landowners of the ancient city of Segobriga in Spain, the knowledge of the land and olive varieties to achieve a unique oil for your family and friends, a treat that you can now enjoy.

Each bottle is a unique numbered piece from a limited edition.

The flavor profile certified by the expert panel of the renowned ZHAW Zurich Olive Oil Award 2025, which awarded this oil the Bronze medal:

• 🍅 Tomato and olive leaves: A fresh and vibrant base.

• 🌱 Freshly cut grass: The unmistakable sign of an authentic early harvest.

• 🌿 Select herbs: A fine and elegant aromatic touch.

• 🥜 Nuts: A round, smooth, and prolonged finish.

It is an early harvest extra virgin olive oil with characteristics of robustness, green freshness, and distinctly herbaceous and tomato notes, which experts suggest pairing with:

1. Rustic green leaf salads and tomato-based dishes: Experts agree that oils with notes of freshly cut grass, tomato, or artichoke exponentially enhance the freshness of salads with leafy greens that have a character of their own (such as arugula, lamb's lettuce, watercress, or mixed greens), harmonizing with their natural herbaceous notes. It also resonates unsurpassed with a traditional tomato and basil salad or adds complexity and depth to typical cold dishes like gazpacho and salmorejo, directly enhancing the main ingredient.

2. Fresh bread and toast: A drizzle of raw oil over a slice of rustic white bread or heartier breads (like rye) is the recommended way by tasters to appreciate the purity of the oil. The classic toast with tomato and oil is considered, by expert consensus, the perfect and indisputable pairing for the Picual variety with a green profile.

3. Bitter vegetables and grilled vegetables: Sharing descriptors like artichoke and leaf notes, this oil creates great harmony with bitter or strongly flavored vegetables. Experts recommend it for dressing wild asparagus, sautéed artichokes, or grilled vegetables (peppers, eggplants, calçots), as its robust structure "holds its own" and is not overshadowed by the intensity of the food.

4. Red meats and legume stews: A robust and fruity Picual requires companions with their own personality. It is ideal for drizzling raw just before serving over legume dishes (like stewed lentils) or on grilled red meats (like a beef ribeye). The expert rule indicates that the residual heat of the freshly cooked dish activates the polyphenols and volatile aromas of the oil (the tomato and herbs), making them rise directly to the diner's nose at the moment of serving.

5. Cured cheeses and cold cuts: Intense oils with a hint of bitterness and medium spiciness are excellent allies for enhancing the flavor of cheeses and cold cuts. Experts recommend using it to accompany Iberian ham, Bündnerfleisch, Viande séchée du Valais, Prosciutto, Wurst, Cervelat, and other cured meats, as well as structured aged or mature cheeses. The oil helps balance the fatty richness and creates a perfect contrast with the saltiness of the cheese or cold cut.

6. Blue fish and raw dishes (Carpaccio and Tartare): Thanks to its viscosity and structured character, it pairs perfectly with denser fatty fish like salmon or tuna (whether grilled or marinated) and with meat carpaccios. The freshness of the oil cuts through the richness of blue fish and rounds out the bite.

7. Wurst salad: The tomato and freshly cut grass notes of the oil will give an incredible freshness that contrasts with the density of the sausage. Additionally, the oil's bitter and spicy character balances the acidity of the vinegar and the potency of the raw onion, elevating a humble dish to a gourmet category.

"Cleansing" effect on the palate: In traditionally heavy preparations, experts highlight that the touch of a Picual extra virgin olive oil serves an almost digestive function: it acts by cleansing the mouth of the heavy fat sensation, refreshing the palate and leaving it ready to fully enjoy the next bite.