Arbequina (Spain)

Description

Aromas of fresh green artichoke and tarragon immediately fill the nose, along with herbs and fresh-cut grass. The taste of grass, olive leaf, fresh artichoke, all blended with creamy avocado and notes of fresh lettuce; this arbequina is hardly bitter and offers a warming finish of green peppercorns and baking spices. The pungency is not very intense but lingers and fills the senses.

Pair with fresh pasta and creamy cheese sauces. Also lovely over labneh to mop up with fresh pita or crostini. Whisk into simple salad dressings and drizzle over fresh greens for a simple dressing.