Peña Luna and Cardenau: A Perfect Partnership in Collaboration with Catherine Fogel
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At Cardenau, we always strive to deliver the best, and our search for the ultimate olive oil led us to a unique collaboration with Peña Luna and olive oil sommelier Catherine Fogel. It is through Catherine's expertise and deep connection to both us and Peña Luna that our unique "Ancestral" extra virgin olive oil has become a reality. Together we have created an olive oil that is not only a luxury, but also a celebration of tradition, quality and authenticity.
Who are Peña Luna and Catherine Fogel?
Peña Luna is a family-owned producer in Andalusia, Spain, known for their deep respect for traditional farming methods. But it was Catherine Fogel, a world-renowned olive oil sommelier and an old friend of Francis Cardenaus, who set this collaboration in motion. Catherine is known for her ability to grade olive oil at the highest level and has worked closely with Peña Luna over many years to ensure that their olive oil is of the highest quality.
Selection and Harvest of the Olives: With Catherine's skillful guidance, Arbequina and Pico Limón olives were carefully selected by Peña Luna, where the two varieties were combined to create a unique balance between softness and spicy taste. Her role in the selection ensures that only the best olives are used, resulting in an exceptional olive oil.
Cold Pressed for Purity: After harvest, the olives are cold pressed on the same day to preserve their rich flavor profile and nutritional content—a fundamental step overseen by Catherine to ensure the final olive oil meets the highest standards.
Sustainability and Tradition Hand in Hand: Peña Luna's commitment to sustainability, combined with Catherine's expertise, ensures that our "Ancestral" olive oil not only tastes great, but is also produced in a way that respects the environment and the ancient traditions.
The Unique Cardenau "Ancestral" Olive Oil
Our "Ancestral" olive oil is the result of a unique collaboration between Catherine Fogel and Peña Luna. Under Catherine's expert guidance, we have succeeded in creating an olive oil that has won both gold and platinum at the London International Olive Oil Competition in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Customer Stories and Reviews
Our customers often describe "Ancestral" as the best olive oil they have ever tasted. Catherine and Peña Luna's dedication to quality is felt in every drop, making this oil something very special no matter how it is used.
FAQ questions- How did Catherine Fogel contribute to the creation of "Ancestral"? Catherine played a central role in selecting the olives and developing the flavor profile, ensuring the highest quality olive oil.
- Which dishes go best with "Ancestral" olive oil? "Ancestral" is incredibly versatile and works well with everything from salads to barbecues and even as a dip for freshly baked bread.