Hediard PRESS RELEASE:
Oil Collection 2013 – 14 Exceptional Crus
Hédiard’s new Oil Collection epitomises 160 years of savoir-faire offering unique, original
products and the discovery of exceptional flavours. Experts have selected the rarest and most
succulent varieties of olives and nuts, sought out the most renowned olive groves as well as
those that are jealously guarded and for the exceptional oils range; Hédiard has gone back to
the very source and has created the Hédiard Plantation.
Driven by their passion, the Hédiard experts have been guided by their emotions, their
meetings, the beauty of the land and the passion of the producer, an exceptional savoir-faire
that is both audacious, respectful of traditions and of the environment in order to satisfy both
enthusiasts and the most demanding connoisseurs.
This prestigious collection is presented in precious bottles that introduce Hédiard’s new brand
identity.
Journey to the heart of the Hédiard Plantation
The Hédiard olive grove is located in the heart of Sicily, in the Castelvetrano region. The 50year-old olive trees flourish in a vitamin rich soil and are at the perfect age to produce
extremely fragrant olives. The olives that are of the exclusive Nocerella variety are harvested
by hand and then transferred in less than 12 hours to the mill in Custonaci that is the only one
of its kind in the world. The “Delicate” oil is produced from olives that are stoned before
being pressed and the “Intense” oil comes from whole olives. These two extra virgin olive oils
reveal a flavour that is respectively mild or strong and are highly renowned for their
organoleptic qualities.
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NOCELLARA DELICATE
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
An olive oil with a creamy texture characterised by a slightly spicy taste with floral notes.
250 ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS:
Use as seasoning to enhance white fish and vegetables or when preparing sweet pastries for a more creative note.
NOCELLARA INTENSE
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
An oil with a sustained fruitiness, and a bitter, spicy flavour together with slight aromatic
hints of tomato and green apple.
250 ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS:
Use to season stronger-tasting dishes such as rock fish, rocket salad and mature cheese.
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The force of tradition:
From Italy to Portugal, passing through France and Spain, Hédiard has scoured the
Mediterranean basin in search of the estates and typical olive varieties reputed for their
organoleptic properties, in order to propose four premium single-variety olive oils.
BIANCOLILLA OLIVE OIL
Located in western Sicily, the Premiati Oleifici Barbera olive grove has the perfect climate for
cultivating Biancolilla olive trees. This variety of olive is recognized for its lightness on the
palate and its delicate yet sustained aroma. The olive oil is full-bodied and reveals light
almond notes.
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: Use as a seasoning for white fish, vegetable soups or bruschettas.
BOUTEILLAN OLIVE OIL
Located in the "Haut-Var" French region, the Taurenne estate benefits from an ideal soil and
climate to cultivate leafy fruitiness, with herbaceous notes as well as green banana and
"herbes de garrigues". 500 ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: The perfect seasoning for white fish, fresh fruit salads or sweet pastries.
ARBEQUINE OLIVE OIL
Located in the heart of Andalusia , the olive grove selected by the Hédiard's experts is planted
with Arbequine olives, one of the most renowned olive varieties in Spain. This olive is well
known for its very fruity, mild taste and small size. The oil reveals a green intense fruitiness
with hints of apple, banana and green almond.
500 ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: The ideal match for red berries and particularly for strawberry carpaccio.
GALEGA OLIVE OIL
Located in Redondo, Portugal, the Galega olive variety selected by Hédiard comes from
ancestral olive trees that in some cases are over 1000 years old. Galega olive is well known
for its mild and fruity character. The oil has a light fruitiness of ripe olives, with marked hints
of apple and a discreet touch of fresh green leaves.
500 ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: Use to season any type of vegetable or for vegetarian salads.
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A sophisticated offer for everyday
Hédiard has selected premium quality oils to create this new range for everyday use. The
collection includes: a high-quality extra virgin olive oil from Italy, a selection of nut oils of
the most distinguished origins and flavoured oils made with natural ingredients.
AROMATIC OLIVE OILS
LEMON OLIVE OIL
An extra virgin olive oil flavoured with natural lemon extracts. A delicate and full-bodied oil
with a light lemon note.
250ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS:
An ideal accompaniment to pasta dishes such as "Spaghetti alla Bottarga", fish carpaccio, raw fish or to freshly-cooked shellfish dishes.
BASIL OLIVE OIL
An extra virgin olive oil flavoured with natural basil extracts that gives it a golden yellow
hue. A delicate full-bodied oil with a long-tasting note of basil.
250ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: Ideal for seasoning tomato and mozzarella salads.
BLACK TRUFFLE OLIVE OIL
An exceptional oil with a golden yellow colour, prepared by adding a subtle flavouring of
black truffle to extra virgin olive oil.
The black truffle is considered as the most fragrant of all truffles developing hazelnut tones
with a slight hint of black radish and a woody note of fresh soil.
250ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: Perfect for enhancing everyday dishes such as risottos, fresh tagliatelle pasta or autumn salads.
ITALIAN OLIVE OIL
This extra virgin olive oil from Italy is derived from three varieties of olives (Nocellara,
Biancolilla and Cerusuola). It has a delicate flavour and a subtle note of fresh fruit.
750 ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: Exquisite seasoning for pasta, raw vegetables or even in a vinaigrette.
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NUT OILS
SESAME OIL
This oil is obtained through a first cold pressing followed by paper filtration. The seeds,
harvested in Mali, are lightly roasted before grinding, giving the oil its unique taste.
Rich in phospholipids and in essential fatty acids, it reveals a delicate flavour, with a sweet
fragrance.
250ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS:
Use to bring an oriental flavour to vegetables, seafood and meat and for cooking in a wok.
ARGAN OIL
This oil is produced according to ancestral Moroccan traditions. Rare and precious, Argan oil
has been known for centuries for its many virtues.
With a honey colour, Argan oil develops musky and grilled peanut aromas with a light
hazelnut finish.
250ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: Will bring a touch of luxury to everyday dishes such as tomato salads, tagines or grilled peppers.
WALNUT OIL
A virgin oil made from walnuts gathered by French producers and slowly ground using a
grindstone. It has an intense and toasted flavour, and a subtle taste of walnut that is both
distinguished and long-tasting.
250ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS: Ideal for seasoning a salad served with a generous platter of fresh cheeses or in addition to poultry.
HAZELNUT OIL
This oil is extracted from crushed hazelnuts to form a paste which is then cooked in a
saucepan before being pressed and decanted. Its intense toasted hazelnut aroma gives way to
a subtle and delicate taste in the mouth.
250ml bottle
TASTING SUGGESTIONS:
This oil will generously enhance duck-breast salads, toast topped with sheep's cheese and Bayonne ham or vegetable tartare.
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Available at Hediard Boutique & Café-Restaurant:
123-125 Tanglin road, Tudor Court (next to Tanglin Mall), Singapore 247921.
Phone Booking: 6333 6683, Everyday: 9.00am-8.00pm
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MEDIA CONTACT
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Verena@hediard.com.sg
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