Delaurenti Staff

Top 20: Handpicked Favorites from the DeLaurenti Staff 

Delaurenti Staff

At DeLaurenti, no one understands our products better than those who carefully select them. Our buyers explore flavors from around the world to handpick the finest items for our shelves. When we set out to create the DeLaurenti Top 20, we gathered our personal favorites—the things we simply can’t live without. With such an abundance of goodness, narrowing it down was a delightful challenge. If you’re finding it hard to choose, consider indulging in the entire collection with one click — it’s the perfect gift for yourself or the food-loving friend in your life.

Cabot Clothbound Cheddar: A harmonious collaboration between Cabot’s Vermont Creamery and Jasper Hill’s Cellars, this cheddar is sweet, savory, and tangy with a creamy yet crumbly texture. Aged for 10 months, it evokes the character of classic English cheddars.

Drunk Monk: Crafted by third-generation Belgian cheesemaker Johan Deweer, this semisoft cheese is washed in Belgian blonde ale, imparting yeasty notes and a sweet creaminess. Its fudgy texture makes it versatile — from cheese boards to melting over burgers.

Olympia Provisions Loukanika: This award-winning salami from Oregon’s first USDA-approved salumeria bursts with flavors of cumin, garlic, and hints of orange zest. Handmade with passion, it’s a staff favorite that’s hard to resist.

Tentation de Saint-Félicien: Rich and gloriously runny when ripe, this French cheese begs to be scooped up with a crusty baguette. Made by La Fromagerie l’Etoile, it’s an indulgence worth every bite.

DeLaurenti Pinot Noir: An elegant, medium-bodied red from Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills, aged in French oak for 18 months. It’s a delightful companion to your dinner table any night of the week.

DeLaurenti Sugo Due Formaggi: Crafted with ripe Italian tomatoes, aged pecorino, creamy ricotta, and fresh herbs, this sauce elevates any pasta dish. It’s a comforting classic with authentic Italian roots.

Rustichella d’Abruzzo Penne Rigate: This artisan pasta holds sauce beautifully with its ridged surface. Ideal for hearty meat or vegetable sauces, it’s also excellent in pasta salads.

Marchesi di San Giuliano Orange Biscuits: Handmade butter cookies enriched with estate-grown candied orange peel, offering a delicate and crisp texture. A delightful treat alongside tea or coffee.

Amora Savora Mustard: A French condiment born in 1899, blending honey, malt vinegar, garlic, and a medley of spices. Its unique flavor makes it a versatile addition to marinades, sauces, or as a standalone relish.

Danieli Traditional Taralli: These crisp Italian snacks are seasoned with sea salt, making them irresistibly munchable. Perfect with antipasti, a glass of wine, or straight from the box.

Partanna Castelvetrano Olives: Bright green and buttery, these Sicilian olives are a must-have on any charcuterie board. Their mild flavor and meaty texture are universally appealing.

Three Jerks Original Filet Mignon Beef Jerky: Made exclusively with tenderloin, this jerky is salty, sweet, and tender with a hint of black pepper. A gourmet snack that redefines beef jerky.

Antonio Mattei Almond Biscotti: Since 1858, these traditional Tuscan biscotti have set the gold standard. Made with simple ingredients, they’re perfect with coffee, gelato, or a glass of Vin Santo.

Tenuta Sant’Ilario Dazero Olio Novello 2024: The first olive oil of the 2024 harvest, remarkably fresh with a deep green hue. Peppery and grassy, it’s perfect for drizzling over salads or grilled meats.

José Gourmet Sardines in Ravigote Sauce: Delicate Portuguese sardines packed in a zesty French sauce of mustard, capers, and fresh herbs. Enjoy them straight from the tin or atop grilled bread for an invigorating bite.

Rustichella Pandorino: This mini pandoro is a holiday classic that fits snugly in a stocking. Light and buttery, it’s a delightful treat to enjoy yourself or share as a gift.

Tutto Calabria Crushed Chilis: Spicy and full-flavored, these Calabrian peppers add heat to marinades, soups, and sauces. A little goes a long way in elevating your dishes.

DeLaurenti Organic Balsamic Vinegar: A well-balanced vinegar with great viscosity, ideal for everyday use without reservation. It’s a pantry staple that brings depth to salads and marinades.

Vignalta Herbed Salt: Made with fresh herbs and garlic blended into Sicilian sea salt, this seasoning has a loyal following. It’s perfect for grilled meats, vegetables, dressings, and rubs.

Fossa Dancong Duck Sh*t Tea Chocolate Bar: Despite its quirky name, this chocolate bar features nuanced flavors of floral notes, fruit, and malt from a rare tea. It’s a unique treat that defies expectations and delights the palate.

Trust us, these are the kinds of treats that make eating a genuine pleasure. Our handpicked favorites — the ones we can’t stop talking about this year — are well-stocked, so hopefully, we won’t run out. Whether you’re interested in the bundle or prefer to pick and choose, we invite you to dive in. Indulge yourself or surprise a fellow food lover. This culinary adventure is too good to pass up!

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