Artemonte Partridge Pate, 100g

Artemonte Partridge Pate is the lighter, more refined sibling to their wild boar. Made with perdiz roja - the red-legged partridge that has been the prize of central Spanish hunting for centuries - gently cooked with brandy, herbs and traditional fats, then blended into a pale, mousse like pate with a subtle savoury sweetness and a pleasing whisper of game in the background. A more elegant occasion than the boar; quieter, but no less special.

This is the pate for something a touch fancier - a sherry-fuelled aperitivo, a Christmas cheese board, a dinner-party canapé. Spread thickly onto warm tostas and crown each one with a small spoonful of fig jam, PX-soaked raisins or a thin slice of pickled walnut for the classic Spanish sweet-savoury pairing. It belongs alongside aged manchego and a chilled glass of fino or amontillado sherry.

Why we love it:

• Made with real perdiz roja, the iconic red-legged partridge of central Spain, prized in Spanish hunting and cooking for generations
• A pale, mousse textured, butter-rich pate with a subtle, refined game flavour - far more delicate than wild boar or venison
• The classic partner for sweet accompaniments - fig jam, quince paste, PX raisins or pickled walnuts - Spain's traditional sweet-savoury tapas pairing
• A more refined option for the occasions that call for it: dinner-party canapés, Christmas cheese boards, a serious aperitivo

How to use:

• Spread onto warm tostas and crown each one with a small spoonful of fig jam, PX-soaked raisins or a thin slice of pickled walnut.
• Pair with aged manchego, idiazábal or payoyo on a Spanish cheese board, with a glass of fino, amontillado or oloroso sherry alongside.
  
• Once opened, smooth the top, cover with a thin layer of melted butter or olive oil to seal, refrigerate and use within 5 days.

More information:

• Artemonte (Cárnicas de Aldeaquemada) is a family producer in Aldeaquemada, Jaén, specialising in traditional Spanish game meats - partridge, wild boar, venison and fallow deer - from the Sierra Morena
• 100g jar - serves three or four as part of a sharing board, or two as a generous starter
  
• Store the unopened jar in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 5 days.
  
• Allergens: MILK
  
• Ingredients: Poultry liver, pork jowl, partridge meat (18.54%), milk, , water, milk protein, emulsifier E451, sugar, vegetable fibre, salt, antioxidant E331, E301, preservative E202, E200, brandy, cooked onion, natural chicken flavour, black pepper, nutmeg, bay leaf