MEDITERRANEANPREMIUM.COM, delicious gourmet products from Spain delivered to your doorstep.

The Castellon Chamber of Commerce has launched a new gourmet food online portal “mediterraneanpremium.com”, an ideal showcase to buy and enjoy Spanish delicacies from Castellon Mediterranean area:  rich Spanish liquid gold, our extra virgin olive oil in design bottles; mouth-watering Spanish Serrano cured ham; tasty multi-flavor fruit or vegetable preserves; auteur red wine from Castellon vineyards; traditional turron, Spanish nougat made with local almonds; delicious handmade olive tapenades; a wide variety of Spanish flower honey; excellent organic flavored sea salt and a surprising homemade tangerine liqueur. 

While tasting Spanish products consumers are also living and enjoying the Spanish lifestyle, remembering their good times spent in any of our beaches eating tapas under the sun sharing a good time with friends. 

Shopping at “mediterraneanpremium.com” allows consumers to select a variety of handmade high quality products ready to be enjoyed in a romantic dinner or a funny Spanish theme party. They can also be an original and different gift idea for this coming Christmas. The selection of the ingredients, a traditional artisan process and a superb environment make our products unique. 

“mediterraneanpremium.com” will be celebrating private professional tastings in some European cities, so pay attention to our newsletter (subscribe here) and meanwhile, do not hesitate and give Castellon gourmet products a try!  

More info: http://www.mediterraneanpremium.com/en/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mediterraneanpremium 

Two olive oils from Spanish Palancia region awarded international prizes in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition began seven decades ago to reward the best wines in Los Angeles International Wine Competition, but it wasn’t until the year 2000 when the organization decided to create this international award to honor the world best extra virgin olive oils. This year 2013 it has celebrated its 14th edition, in which two of our province extra virgin olive oils have been awarded a prize.

On the one hand, the “Aceite de Lágrima”, (tear olive oil) produced by Cooperativa de Viver, has been rewarded doubly, with a silver medal in the category of Spanish single variety olive oil and an absolute bronze medal for the Packaging Design, a new packaging which was presented some weeks ago at the “Salon Gourmet” Exhibition in Madrid with very good acceptance. 

On the other hand, 50K extra virgin olive oil by Orbeolive has been awarded a silver medal in the Robust class (fruity intense), prize that highlights the quality of this olive oil and its high level of fruity.

They are prestigious awards that have been granted to these Spanish companies among hundreds of olive oils presented this year, from 15 countries with important olive oil tradition, such as Israel, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Turkey, USA, among others.

More information about Cooperativa de Viver:

Web: www.aceiteolivavirgenextra.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AceitedeOlivaVirgenExtra.CosmeticadeAceitedeOliva

Twitter: @coopviver

More information about Orbeólive:  

Web: http://www.orbeolive.com

Blog: http://www.orbeolive.com/blog/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orbeolive

Twitter: @orbeolive

Agua de Benassal participates in the 18th Conference of the Spanish society of hypertension

Agua de Benassal (Benassal water) was invited as a collaborating entity to the 18th National Meeting of the Spanish society of Hypertension – Spanish League for the Fight against High Blood Pressure / arterial hypertension (SEH-LELHA).

The meeting took place at Valencia Conference Hall from March 6 to 8; the scientific program was addressed to all healthcare professionals involved in the care of cardiovascular risk, bringing together the best specialists in the national sphere as speakers, moderators and participants.

Within the program it is necessary to highlight the seminars and training courses aimed at the collective of community pharmacists, nursing (EHRICA) and researchers in vascular physiopathology (RIFV).

Agua de Benassal wanted to show its support for these groups of vital importance for the society and to inform all healthcare professionals about the fact that its usual consumption may have beneficial effects for the health due to their chemical composition. It’s a water with low mineralization with many diuretic properties that benefit people with high blood pressure, heart problems and kidney disease.

For more info: http://www.aguabenassal.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/aguabenassal

Twitter: @aguabenassal

Source: http://www.seh-lelha.org

Coopearativa de Viver presented the new image of its “Lágrima” Extra Virgin Olive Oil

After more than 10 years in the market, the “Lágrima” extra virgin olive oil renews its image. A decade of continuing satisfactory performance of an olive oil which was created to give value to the expression of the local variety Serrana the Alto Palencia and thus conquer the most demanding palates.

They have chosen to give it the name “Lágrima” (tear) for a new image with more uniqueness and character, with a stylish black opaque packaging without label that stands out among its competitors, it offers better preservation of the product, incorporates an improved cap pourer, and provides more information for the user, both in print and via QR code and social networking presence.

The new image was presented late February at a press conference at Joachim Schmidt Restaurant  in Valencia, who had the presence of numerous media, customers and specifiers, and presentations by Fernando Marcén, President of Agrifood Cooperatives in Spain; Joaquin Vañó, Regional Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Water in the Valencian Region; Ismael Sanjuan, President of Cooperativa de Viver; José Vicente Torrent, President of Agrifood Cooperatives of the Valencian Region and Fernando Marco, Director of Cooperativa de Viver.

As balance of these 10 years of tradition, D. Ismael Sanjuan highlighted the importance that Cooperativa de Viver has been given to innovation in strategic areas such as partnerships, sustainability, communication, new activities that represent other niche businesses, services that diversify the local economy and its environment, and new products associated with olive oil, as well as its interests in exporting to international markets. 

More info: http://www.aceiteolivavirgenextra.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AceitedeOlivaVirgenExtra.CosmeticadeAceitedeOliva

Twitter: @coopviver 

Frutas Gimenez, premium quality and variety fresh fruit

At Frutas Gimenez they have over 50 years’ experience in the production, manufacture and distribution of fresh fruit.

With their aim of offering the highest quality to their customers, they control all their products from their source, with thorough controls to their suppliers, apart from having more than 500 hectares of fresh fruit cropland throughout the year spread out over various regions on the Mediterranean area: Aragon, Catalonia, Murcia and Valencia.

They are fully committed to the environment and people’s health. They therefore carry out comprehensive pest control programmes and choose biological and/or natural control methods above any other options. Their products are certified by the competent Integrated Production Authority, as well as internationally recognized quality certifications such as GLOBALGAP or BRC (British Retail Consortium).

Frutas Giménez offers the widest range of varieties of pear, apple, peach, nectarine, saturn peach, platerine, apricot and plum all year round, with maximum freshness and flavor and quality guaranteed.

More info: www.frutasgimenez.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/frutasgimenez 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/frutasgimenez

Orbeólive presents its extra virgin olive oils 50K and Botxi

Orbeólive presents its extra virgin olive oils 50K and Botxi
Orbeólive is a young company formed by a team passionate about extra virgin olive oil. It is located in Segorbe (Castellón), on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, a few kilometers away from the sea and right in the middle of Sierra Espadán and Sierra Calderona mountain ranges.
Between these two Sierras declared natural parks, the Serrana variety olives are grown. From smallholder fields of olive trees, this variety is unique in the world, producing high quality olive oils with a high juice content, average stability and high market value.
Orbeólive currently produces two types of extra virgin olive oil, 50K and Botxi.
50K is pure olive juice of the highest quality, made entirely from Serrana Espadán variety. Notable for being cold pressed from young olives, reason for its bold rich flavor to the palate. All this packed in glass bottle with a sleek and elegant design in line with the quality of the product.
Botxi is a blend made from the most representative varieties of the area, being its main component the Serrana Espadán and 10% of Arbequina, Picual and Villalonga varieties. Packaged in glass bottle to preserve of its excellent taste.

More info: www.orbeolive.com

Twitter: @orbeolive

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Orbeolive

4th “Castellon Best “Wines” Awards

On Saturday 23rd February the annual “Best Castellon Wines” award ceremony took place in the city of Castellón. This event, organized by the Association of Sommeliers of Castellón (ASUCAP), recognizes the most outstanding wines from the provincial wineries.

Currently the province of Castellón has 14 wineries and more than 60 wines. "But much remains to be done," explained from the association, "we need a recognition, which is slowly recovering thanks to the work done both from the private sector and institutions, demonstrating the value of the province product through the IGP “vinos de Castellon” (Castellon wines).

ASUCAP considers the quality of the wines of the province of Castellón is being proved, as well as sales show "since they keep increasing, as well as exports throughout the world," they say.

The event was chaired by leading institutional representatives at the regional, provincial and local levels, and was attended by wine industry experts, who carried out the corresponding blind tastings, and by a large audience.

Globbarea companies that were awarded prizes in the contest were:

White wines:

Silver medals: Magnanimvs Blanco (Bodegas Mayo Garcia) and Clos d’Esgarracordes Blanco (Bodegas Baron d’Alba)

Young red wines: 

Gold medal: Flor de Clotàs (Bodega Flors)

Silver medals: Clos d’Esgarracordes Roure (Bodegas Barón d’Alba), Temps Roure (Bodega Más de Rander) and Arrels de Bocoi (Intercoop)

Aging red wines: 

Silver medals: Magnanimvs Platino (Bodega Mayo Garcia) and Clotàs (Bodega Flors)

Special wine: 

Gold medal: Red mistela (sweet muscat wine) by Mas de Rander

More info: http://asucap.blogspot.com.es/

The Castellon Wine Route presented at Fitur Tourism exhibition

The launch of the website www.rutadelvinocastellon.com and a promotional video pave the way to the commercialization of this new wine tourism product

Castellon Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation presented yesterday at FITUR 2013 the Castellón Wine Route. The event coincided with the Day of the Valencian Region and served as the starting point for the promotion of the initiative launched by the Chamber of Commerce in September 2011 under the Hidden European project.

The Route is directed by a non-profit organization responsible for the planning, management and marketing. 15 companies from the Les Useres-Vilafamés area, between wineries, traditional retail shops, hotels and restaurants are participating in the project.

During the presentation they outlined the promotional media that will help promote this tourist product to the end customer and that will serve as a sales force for travel agents: the website www.rutadelvinocastellon.com, a promotional video, a facebook fan page and a youtube channel where the companies will promote their services.

The objectives of the Wine Route are the promotion of wines and other regional deli products, the preservation of natural, historical and cultural heritage, improving business competitiveness and economic diversification. Castellón province concentrates 50% of the rural accommodation offer of Valencia, with excellent facilities and restaurants, and a growing industry of regional delicacies including wine, especially in Les Useres-Vilafamés Area.

The Wine Route brings together a wide range of services: visiting wineries and museums, tasting of typical local products, accommodation and catering.

More info: www.rutadelvinocastellon.com 

Bodega Flors winery launches its online store

Bodega Flors, located in Useres in Castellón province on the Mediterranean Coast, presents its new online store www.clotas.com , where you can buy their wines in an easy and secure way.

To mark the opening of the online store and promote their excellent wines, a voucher of 2€ discount is offered when purchasing the “tasting pack” for all users who sign up during the coming weeks.

Bodega Flors produces 3 red wines of excellent quality:

- Flor de Clotas wine: aged for 5 months in American and French oak barrels, made from 100% Tempranillo variety.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Cherry coloured, with a medium-to-dark robe.

Aroma: Balsamic, with a later emergence of truffles, liquorice, cocoa, and stewed red fruit.

Taste: Moreish, with well-rounded tannins and a taste that lingers on in the mouth.

Wine pairing suggestions: Full-fat cheeses, Mediterranean cured meats, soups, stews, and lamb.

- Clotas wine: 14 months aging in French and American oak, made with two varieties 85% Tempranillo and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting notes:

Colour: An intense red-coloured wine with a hint of cherry, revealing its youth.

Aroma: A powerful bouquet initially, with strong ripe fruit aromas and a hint of fruits of the forest. When the wine is allowed to breathe, the oak cask is noticeable, with a touch of different spices, like cinnamon, cloves and vanilla.

Taste: Initially dry but not rough, giving way to tannins that increase in the mouth before concluding in a ripe fruit finish with a touch of fine wood.

- Clotas M wine: 14 months aging in French and American oak, made from 100% Monastrell variety from 70-year-old vines.

Tasting notes: Red cherry, the aroma hints of candied red fruit, smoke and toasted. In the mouth soft, pleasant tannins and good structure, when evolving nuances of berries and smoked reappear.

Shop online: www.clotas.com

Bodega Flors website: www.bodegaflors.com