De la Cueva
Boneless Quail in Sauce, De la Cueva
310 g This jar contains four quails that have been carefully hand-boned, then slow-cooked with a sauce of garlic, onion, vinegar, and spices. The result is very juicy meat with a gourmet flavor. Ideal for pairing with salads or a dish of legumes.
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Original Made in Spain 2025

Ingredients: quail, onion, garlic, vinegar, spices, and salt.

Producer: DelaCueva Fine Food

Origin: Ciudad Real

DelaCueva boneless quail in sauce is a sophisticated, well-balanced dish, ideal for standing out in gourmet presentations:

  • Light, juicy meat, with a delicate texture.
  • Intense sauce, often based on red wine, vegetables such as onion and carrot, aromatic herbs (sage, thyme), and sometimes Iberian ham or brandy, adding depth and roundness.
  • In some versions, subtle notes of dark chocolate or grapes are incorporated, adding lightly sweet-tart nuances.


Recommended pairing

Main option

  • Light red wine or moderately aged red: A Garnacha from Aragón or young DO Rioja pairs perfectly with the tenderness of the quail, bringing fruity and spicy notes that enhance the sauce without overpowering it.

Refreshing alternatives

  • Pinot Noir: Its elegance, lightness, and red-fruit nuances make it ideal for light game birds such as quail, especially if the sauce has herbal or slightly acidic touches.
  • Gewurztraminer (slightly sweet): Ideal if the sauce contains grapes, chocolate, or sweet-and-sour elements. Its floral and spicy aromas create an enveloping, sophisticated experience S

🍶 Special occasions

  • Medium Sherry wine (an oloroso-amontillado blend with a lightly sweet touch): Suitable for spiced dishes or sauces with sweet notes. Serve chilled (12–14 °C) to complement without reducing body.
Nutrient Amount
Energy 132 kcal
Total fat 7,8 g
• Saturated fat 2,1 g
Carbohydrates 1,9 g
• Sugars 0,6 g
Protein 14,5 g
Salt (sodium) 0,9 g
Dietary fiber 0,2

Allergens: May contain traces of sulfite in the sauce due to the white wine.

Shelf life: 24 months

Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.

De la Cueva

This could be just another product from our country, were it not for the fact that Patrick de la Cueva is also someone who knows how to value his surroundings before taking a step forward. For him, the quality of the product is as important as the human quality of the people who produce it. It is essential to build strong relationships with them, where love and passion for what we do come before everything else. De la Cueva has always been restless by nature, and gastronomy has always been a challenge for him. He was passionate about discovering new cuisines and appreciating the different ingredients from the world’s many regions. Thanks to a professional career that allowed him to travel through more than 40 countries around the world as a saffron expert, his vision of gastronomy grew. That was when he decided to develop his own brand of gourmet products, based on small producers who have known how to do things exceptionally well for generations. He placed the De la Cueva name on them to guarantee the quality of those products and present them to the world. He does not simply introduce the products; he needs to understand every stage of their production in order to truly understand the final product, be moved by it, and decide to put his personal brand on it. Passionate yet grounded, he wants to do things well, and we can truly say that he does. Products you can enjoy again and again.
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