The event saw Indian food lovers getting introduced to Coração Do Vale, ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) sourced directly from the sun-drenched olive groves of Baixo Alentejo, Portugal.
At the event, the guests were introduced to a culinary dialogue that was accentuated with Coração Do Vale, a brand that brings old-world European craftsmanship to the modern Indian table. The brand, which has been introduced in India by Leads Brand Connect, showcases the best from Portugal’s most revered olive-growing region.
The tasting menu designed by Chef DK showcased the extraordinary versatility of Coração Do Vale. It demonstrated how a world-class olive oil can bridge the traditions of European fine dining with the bold, familiar flavours of India.
The tasting featured live demonstrations of four signature recipes conceived exclusively for the occasion:
- Tomato & Raw Mango Carpaccio with Kalamata Dust, EVOO & Shaved Parmesan
- Charred Sweet Potato Chaat, Bajra Crisp, Imli Jaggery & EVOO Reduction
- Pan Seared Sole with Mint, Caper & EVOO Tapenade
- Rustic Carrot & Cinnamon Cake
The lunch spread saw guests being welcomed with crostini and olive focaccia with EVOO alongside roasted makhana. The meal opened with a Broccoli Almond Soup with EVOO Pesto Crostini before moving to mains that spanned Pan Seared Fish with Mint Caper & EVOO Tapenade, Murg Tikka Lazeez, Paneer Khaas, Pasta Aglio e Olio, and Dum Subz Biryani. The experience culminated with a dessert spread of Tiramisu, Mango Flan, Phirni, and Ice Cream — rounded off with a signature mocktail infused with olive oil, a first-of-its-kind experience for many guests at the table.
Commenting on the occasion, Richa Khandewal, Managing Director, Leads Brand Connect said, “Today we celebrated the best in Indian culinary masterpiece and excellence of Portugal’s finest EVOO. What sets Coração Do Vale apart is not merely its provenance, but its personality. It was a perfect balance for Chef Davinder Kumar’s culinary excellence. We couldn’t have expected a better debut for Coração Do Vale in India than the kitchen of a legend like Chef DK. This tasting series is the beginning of a long and flavourful chapter in India’s premium culinary story.”
Sharing his experience about Coração do Vale, Chef Davinder Kumar said, “What sets Coração Do Vale is not merely its provenance, but its personality. This comes from the seven native Portuguese olive varieties with each contributing a distinct note to the final pour. The results in a fine balance of fruity and grassy, creamy mid-palate and a clean, peppery finish, something refined enough to transform every dish it touches. Coração Do Vale never competes with the food, it completes it.”
Coração do Vale is crafted from a unique blend of indigenous olive varieties such as Arbequina, Arbosana, Cobrançosa, Picual, Cordovil, Verdeal, and Galega. The fine combination of distinctive fruity and balanced profile makes Coração do Vale a true gourmet experience that appeals to refined palates and also has low acidity. As an early harvest, cold-extracted olive oil, it is specifically produced to retain high levels of natural antioxidants like polyphenols.
Positioned as a celebrity gourmet essential, Coração do Vale is not just an ingredient but a lifestyle statement. From finishing haute cuisine dishes to elevating everyday meals, its versatile flavour profile enhances salads, pastas, soups, grilled meats, and even artisanal breads. It also pairs well with bread and can also be used to elevate flavours with herbs, citrus, garlic, or chili, offering unique combinations.
Coração Do Vale’s luxurious packaging and artisanal story makes it an exceptional gifting choice, be it for the discerning host or for the wedding season. Coração Do Vale represents true luxury, a gift that speaks before it is opened and delights long after.
Coração Do Vale is available exclusively through its direct-to-consumer platform, on Amazon India, and at select premium gourmet stores across Delhi and the NCR.
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