Making great olive oil since 1870, the legendary house of Marqués de Viana is a family business famed for producing some of the most highly-prized extra virgin olive oil in the world. Situated in the Moorish township of Canena in the beautiful hills of the Guadalquivir River Valley in Andalucia, Marqués de Viana cultivates the Arbequina, Picual and Royal olive varietals in 20,000 lush hectares of biodiverse meadow.
The company is a trailblazer when it comes to biodynamic and sustainable production constantly striving to reduce its carbon and water footprint with numerous certifications and awards for their environmental commitment. Nothing is wasted - the olive groves run on solar power, pruning off-cuts are used for biomass and the mill itself is powered by crushed olive stones.
Each year during harvest, the company selects which groves have produced the best olives and these are picked and taken to the mill within two hours in small containers. Sometimes only 20% of the harvest is used to make the company’s extra virgin olive oils which makes them all the more sought after and some sell out within weeks.
We are delighted to be able to offer you the newest editions to the Castillo de Canena portfolio.
Palacio Marques de Viana - The Palace Blend, limited edition 500ml
A unique Extra Virgin Olive Oil made with fresh and fragrant olives, this coupage is a blend of early harvested Arbequina, Picual & Royal olives prepared by Castillo de Canena’s master blenders.
TASTING NOTES
- Predominant tasting notes reminiscent of tomato, mint, freshly cut grass and green wheat.
- Secondary notes of apple, green almond, green banana and kiwi.
- Fine structure and persistence.
FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Meat & grilled fish, oily fish, excellent in vegetable soups, rice dishes and with pasta.
Palacio Marques de Viana Sublime Early Harvest Blend 500ml
Arbequina, Picual & Royal olives are collected in two very special moments of the harvest: at the very beginning when tasting notes are fresh and powerful & in autumn when olives are delicate and sweet. This coupage is then blended by Castillo de Canena’s master blenders.
TASTING NOTES
- Complex and elegant tasting notes with a smooth yet bold entry & fruity aroma. Almond, artichoke and aromatic herbs such as rosemary are the first notes, followed by apple, quince and banana.
- Medium structure and good persistence.
- Excellend balance and harmony.
FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Excellent finishing oil, homemade mayonnaise, with any kind of vegetables, white fish, meats, pasta, fruits, chocolate and desserts