Spring Eating

Clean, citrus flavour. Tangy, complex rind. Dense, creamy interior. World class.  This wonderful cheese was created in the 1980's and has won numerous awards all over the world. Made in the Tietar valley in Avila, where there are is exceptional grazing for livestock. The creation of the late Rafael Báez. Although the cheese is made all year round,  production levels vary with the seasons, as only the highest quality milk is selected.  Monte Enebro has an intense lingering flavour with hints of mushroom and pasture flower and a distinct spiciness from the penicillin rind. It pairs wonderfully with zesty, herbaceous wines that have a refreshing acidity, like our Flor de Vetus.  It also complements the saline, dry, and structured qualities of a Fino or Manzanilla; as well as juicy red wines with berry and floral notes, such as our Petit Pittacum. Try it in our restaurants served fried with Alemany orange blossom honey and beetroot crisps.  Learn more about this incredible cheese: watch the video here. Net weight: approx. 200g

Delicate mild flavour. Soft texture. A regular feature in Spanish salads. Elegant with mayonnaise. Grown in the upper reaches of the fertile valley of the River Ebro in Navarra and manually harvested; the asparagus is hand trimmed and graded before being cooked and bottled or tinned.  The soft white spears are a familiar sight in almost any tapas bar in Spain, their mild flavour often complemented by mayonnaise. You can also serve them with piquillo peppers and a piquillo pepper paste.

Gently firm. Mild bitter finish, yet sweetened with herb dressing. Hard not to finish the tin! These artichokes from Navarra are partially cooked before the leaves are removed and the hearts trimmed by hand. They are then marinated in sunflower oil, white wine vinegar, parsley and basil.  The marinated artichokes have a tender texture and a nutty and citrusy flavour mellowed by the oil and the herbs. Serve in a cold tapa with Ortiz anchovy fillets, in salads or quickly roast them on a griddle.

Elegant fish flavour. Small tuna named "Bonito del norte". Silky textured, hand trimmed & packed. Ortiz white (Bonito del Norte) tuna, Thunnus alalunga, is a smallish tuna generally weighing less than 20kg. All of the fish that Ortiz buy is caught on rod and line in the Bay of Biscay and then processed by hand. The flesh is a pale colour and has a delicate flavour that is at its best when eaten simply, in a salad for example.

White haricot beans cooked to exactly the right texture before being put into jars. They are creamy and melting which makes them perfect for use in casseroles, salads, dips or side dishes. An excellent product if you want to make real fast food. Drained weight: 600g

Potent sweetness. Crimson red. Flamed then hand peeled & packed. Super versatile.  Brought back to Spain from the Americas by returning conquistadores, these small red peppers are a very mild variety of chili. Grown in the Lodosa DOP area in Navarra these piquillo peppers are roasted whole and then peeled by hand. The peppers are a deep scarlet and their flavour is intense, sweet and mildly piquant. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2025 Note from the judges: "These are attractive piquillo peppers and taste natural. The peppers are meaty and firm. They are sweet and the judges like the large pieces. They would be a great store cupboard ingredient."  

Sobrasada is a cured, soft-textured pork sausage. Made from the meat of pigs fed on organic cereals, legumes and foraged food. Cured by a specialist family company in Segovia. With a melting texture and pleasant smokiness, it pairs particularly well with something sweet, making it delicious when drizzled with honey. Use like a pâté or stir into dishes. 300g in weight

Grown in the upper reaches of the fertile valley of the River Ebro in Navarre whose conditions are ideal for the cultivation of artichokes. They are partially cooked, before the leaves are removed and the hearts are trimmed by hand. Cooked to Brindisa's specifications they have a delicious slightly nutty, waxy flavour.

Complex, savoury. Hints of caramel, malted cereal. Masterful Manchego. As good as it gets. Our 1605 Manchego is made at the Sierra la Solana estate, an area of about 350 hectares, which includes vineyards, almond plantations and olive groves, 150km south of Madrid. Here you can find a traditional rustic Mediterranean vegetation as well as a harsh and extreme climatic environment, ideal for the native Manchega sheep to roam about. The result is clean, rich-tasting milk with a sweet and malted cereal finish which translate into an elegant, fruity, intense flavours with a long finish. The aroma of this 5-month-matured Manchego is of butter and cereal. The paste is pale ivory, semi-hard and dense; the flavours are of sweet and rich sheep’s milk and raw almonds. It has a long, clean finish. Net weight: 230g wedge

Fragrant, delicate and silky. Perfect for dipping. A modern take on a torta. Cañarejal is a torta style cheese with a soft, silky centre and a fresh mushroom aroma. The flavour is mild, slightly sweet and richly creamy. Perfect for a dinner party, make sure you keep it at room temperature for at least an hour prior to consumption. Cut the top off and scoop the interior out with some breadsticks or crudités. A 1-star Great Taste Awards winner in 2024 and Silver at the World Cheese Awards 2023 Net weight: 250g approx.

Potent sweetness. Crimson red. Flamed then hand peeled and packed. Super versatile. Brought back to Spain from the Americas by returning conquistadores, these small red peppers are a very mild variety of chilli. Grown in the Lodosa DOP in Navarra these piquillo peppers are roasted and then peeled by hand.  The peppers are a deep scarlet and their flavour is intense, sweet and mildly piquant.

Ortiz bonito tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is a smallish tuna generally weighing less than 20kg. All of the fish that Ortiz buy is caught on rod and line in the Bay of Biscay and then processed by hand. The flesh is a pale colour and has a delicate flavour that is at its best when eaten simply, in a salad for example.

Elegant fish flavour. Small tuna named "Bonito del norte". Silky textured, hand trimmed & packed. Ortiz white (Bonito del Norte) tuna, Thunnus alalunga, is a smallish tuna generally weighing less than 20kg. All of the fish that Ortiz buy is caught on rod and line in the Bay of Biscay and then processed by hand. The flesh is a pale colour and has a delicate flavour that is at its best when eaten simply, in a salad for example.

Ortiz bonito tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is a smallish tuna generally weighing less than 20kg. All of the fish that Ortiz buy is caught on rod and line in the Bay of Biscay and then processed by hand. The flesh is a pale colour and has a delicate flavour that is at its best when eaten simply, in a salad for example.

Ortiz bonito tuna (thunnus alalunga) is a smallish tuna generally weighing less than 20kg. All of the fish that Ortiz buy is caught on rod and line in the Bay of Biscay and then processed by hand. The flesh is a pale colour and has a delicate flavour that is at its best when eaten simply, in a salad for example.

A hard and, on occasion, crystalline texture. The aroma is intense, buttery and herbal, the flavour is full and rounded with hints of leather and dried nuts; the aftertaste is clean and long. Net weight: quarter approx. 625g, wedge approx. 240g.

Complex, savoury. Hints of caramel, malted cereal. Masterful Manchego. As good as it gets. Our 1605 Manchego is made at the Sierra la Solana estate, 150km south of Madrid. Here you can find traditional, rustic Mediterranean vegetation, as well as a harsh and extreme climatic environment, ideal for the native Manchega sheep to roam about. The result is a clean, rich-tasting milk with a sweet and malted cereal finish, which translates into elegant, fruity, intense flavours with a long finish. This 11-month minimum matured Manchego has aromas of leather and lanolin. The paste is dense and, on occasion, crystalline. It has a complex savoury flavour with hints of caramel and spices and a long, intense finish. To learn more about Queserías 1605, watch the video here. Net weight: 200g wedge (11 months) 

Fresh flavours, pleasant acidity, mellow sweetness. Smooth, dense texture. Lactic, herbal aromas.  Winner: Silver at the World Cheese Awards 2023 This semi-cured vegetarian Manchego PDO, combines lactic and herbal aromas, the paste is dense and semi hard. The flavours are fresh with a pleasant acidity and a mellow sweetness, typical of ewes’ milk.  Net weight: wedge approx. 250g, quarter approx. 750g, half approx. 1.5kg, whole approx. 3kg

Potent sweetness. Crimson red. Flamed then hand peeled and packed. Great impact in any dish. Brought back to Spain from the Americas by returning conquistadores, these small red peppers are a very mild variety of chili. Grown and packed in Navarra, these piquillo peppers are roasted and then peeled by hand. The strips are a byproduct of the peeling and their flavour is intense, sweet and mildly piquant.

Gazpacho is probably the most familiar and iconic Andalucian recipe. Using ripe, flavoursome tomatoes along with cucumber, onion, peppers, olive oil and sherry vinegar, the soup is fresh and vibrant with a depth of flavour and a refreshing, balanced acidity which makes it perfect for a hot summer's day. Gazpacho Multi-Pack 10 units. Suitable for home freezing.

Online ExclusiveRefreshing, vibrant, nourishing. Sun-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, olive oil, sherry vinegar. Gazpacho is probably the most familiar and iconic Andalucian recipe. Using ripe, flavoursome tomatoes along with cucumber, onion, peppers, olive oil and sherry vinegar, the soup is fresh and vibrant with a depth of flavour and a refreshing, balanced acidity which makes it perfect for a hot summer's day. Contains 10 Tomato Gazpacho. Suitable for home freezing.

Unparalleled flavour. Nduja-style. Unique provenance. Rare pig breed, varietal paprika. Sobrasada is a semi-cured, soft-textured sausage, made from paprika and pork. This hot version of the black pig sobrasada contains the finest parts of Majorcan porc negre, a local breed that is free range and organically fed. The traditional way of eating Majorcan sobrasada is to spread it on local bread, grilled if preferred. Sobrasada pairs surprisingly well with honey and an authentic local way to enjoy it is well cured with a sprinkling of sugar. Membrillo or fresh summer fruits such as with figs, grapes and cherries make a perfect combination. Sobrasada is a very versatile ingredient for cooking with rice, pasta, fish, cheese, poultry, game, and for stuffing vegetables.

Unparalelled flavour. Nduja-style. Unique provenance. Rare pig breed, varietal paprika. Sobrasada is a semi-cured, soft-textured sausage, made from paprika and pork. This mild version of the black pig sobrasada contains the finest parts of Majorcan porc negre, a local breed that is free range and organically fed. The traditional way of eating Majorcan sobrasada is to spread it on local bread, grilled if preferred. Sobrasada pairs surprisingly well with honey and an authentic local way to enjoy it is well cured with a sprinkling of sugar. Membrillo or fresh summer fruits such as with figs, grapes and cherries make a perfect combination. Sobrasada is a very versatile ingredient for cooking with rice, pasta, fish, cheese, poultry, game, and for stuffing vegetables.