New Delhi, August , 2026: Coração do Vale, Portugal’s extra premium virgin olive oil, marketed and distributed in India by Leads Brand Connect, recently unveiled its Coração Do Vale Art Editions at Gifts World Expo 2026 in Delhi and Bengaluru. The limited-edition collector’s item aims to reimagine the luxury gifting by bringing together the best of fine art, heritage craftsmanship, and exceptional olive oil.

Each bottle for Coração Do Vale Art Editions has been designed in collaboration with celebrated artists whose work is rooted in the same values that defines Coração Do Vale, nature, culture, heritage, and the pursuit of craft at its highest form. The Art Edition highlights how storytelling and artistic collaborations are redefining premium gifting. It reflects the brand’s underlying philosophy that a gift at its finest should carry beauty and a meaningful story.

Commenting on the launch of Coração Do Vale Art Editions, Richa Khandelwal, Managing Director, Leads Brand Connect, said, “We are extremely delighted to unveil Coração Do Vale Art Editions at the Gifts World Expo 2026. Each bottle is designed to be a keepsake, blurring the lines between fine art, luxury gifting, and premium gourmet products. This artistic collection is a true reflection of the belief that artists and master olive oil producers share a common spirit. They are creators and are driven by an uncompromising dedication to their medium. We were extremely honoured to have these artists with us to create unique pieces inspired by Coração Do Vale's founding philosophy.”

The brand believes it is one of the first FMCG company to launch such an initiative, using product packaging not just as a branding tool but as a medium to celebrate and promote emerging artistic talent.

The two artists, Bareilly-born Khushi, 21, and Lisbon-born Sara Alves’ paintings adorn the bottles and they also reflect the cross-culture collaboration between India and Portugal. Khushi graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, in 2026. Working primarily through painting, drawing and mixed media, her practice investigates feminist theory, horror and mythology as tools for confronting systems of power, memory and identity.

Drawing from personal experiences, family folklore and literary narratives, Khushi’s work explores the intersections of gender, the body and culture. Using the visual language of the grotesque, abjection and speculative fiction, she reimagines mythological and folkloric figures to question patriarchal structures and the social construction of femininity.

Sara work’s between Poland and Portugal and her work is primarily situated within landscape painting, figurative art and neo-surrealism. Her practice is rooted in painting and drawing, occasionally expanding into other media. Her landscape project emphasizes the use of colour and underpainting to explore themes of inhabiting a place and wandering through landscapes as a form of embodied travel. Working mainly with oil pastels, she uses a underpainting technique built from bright colours layered beneath her compositions, evoking influences from her Portuguese background alongside the environments she encounters. Her projects span multiple locations, including Portugal (mainland and islands), Poland and Cabo Verde.

Coração Do Vale has redefined gourmet indulgence for India’s discerning consumers, chefs, and celebrities. Its introduction to India is also a symbol of cultural offering as oil remains the soul of every Indian meal, used in celebration and in remembrance. Positioned as a celebrity gourmet essential, Coração do Vale is not just an ingredient but a lifestyle statement. From finishing haute cuisine dishes to elevating everyday meals, its versatile flavour profile enhances salads, pastas, soups, grilled meats, and even artisanal breads.

New Delhi, May 2026: One-of-a-kind celebration on this Friday afternoon at Le Meridian, brought together the heritage of Portugal’s finest olive groves and five decades of culinary mastery with The Portuguese Pour — Chef DK's Tasting Series, an exclusive, invitation-only afternoon of refined flavours and culinary storytelling. The event saw Indian food lovers getting introduced to Coração Do Vale, ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) sourced directly from the sun-drenched olive groves of Baixo Alentejo, Portugal.

At the event, the guests were introduced to a culinary dialogue that was accentuated with Coração Do Vale, a brand that brings old-world European craftsmanship to the modern Indian table. The brand, which has been introduced in India by Leads Brand Connect, showcases the best from Portugal's most revered olive-growing region.

The tasting menu designed by Chef DK showcased the extraordinary versatility of Coração Do Vale. It demonstrated how a world-class olive oil can bridge the traditions of European fine dining with the bold, familiar flavours of India.

The tasting featured live demonstrations of four signature recipes conceived exclusively for the occasion:

● Tomato & Raw Mango Carpaccio with Kalamata Dust, EVOO & Shaved Parmesan

● Charred Sweet Potato Chaat, Bajra Crisp, Imli Jaggery & EVOO Reduction

● Pan Seared Sole with Mint, Caper & EVOO Tapenade

● Rustic Carrot & Cinnamon Cake

The lunch spread saw guests being welcomed with crostini and olive focaccia with EVOO alongside roasted makhana. The meal opened with a Broccoli Almond Soup with EVOO Pesto Crostini before moving to mains that spanned Pan Seared Fish with Mint Caper & EVOO Tapenade, Murg Tikka Lazeez, Paneer Khaas, Pasta Aglio e Olio, and Dum Subz Biryani. The experience culminated with a dessert spread of Tiramisu, Mango Flan, Phirni, and Ice Cream — rounded off with a signature mocktail infused with olive oil, a first-of-its-kind experience for many guests at the table.

Commenting on the occasion, Richa Khandewal, Managing Director, Leads Brand Connect said, “Today we celebrated the best in Indian culinary masterpiece and excellence of Portugal’s finest EVOO. What sets Coração Do Vale apart is not merely its provenance, but its personality. It was a perfect balance for Chef Davinder Kumar’s culinary excellence. We couldn’t have expected a better debut for Coração Do Vale in India than the kitchen of a legend like Chef DK. This tasting series is the beginning of a long and flavourful chapter in India's premium culinary story.”

Sharing his experience about Coração do Vale, Chef Davinder Kumar said: “What sets Coração Do Vale is not merely its provenance, but its personality. This comes from the seven native Portuguese olive varieties with each contributing a distinct note to the final pour. The results in a fine balance of fruity and grassy, creamy mid-palate and a clean, peppery finish, something refined enough to transform every dish it touches. Coração Do Vale never competes with the food, it completes it.”

Coração do Vale is crafted from a unique blend of indigenous olive varieties such as Arbequina, Arbosana, Cobrançosa, Picual, Cordovil, Verdeal, and Galega. The fine combination of distinctive fruity and balanced profile makes Coração do Vale a true gourmet experience that appeals to refined palates and also has low acidity. As an early harvest, cold-extracted olive oil, it is specifically produced to retain high levels of natural antioxidants like polyphenols.

Positioned as a celebrity gourmet essential, Coração do Vale is not just an ingredient but a lifestyle statement. From finishing haute cuisine dishes to elevating everyday meals, its versatile flavour profile enhances salads, pastas, soups, grilled meats, and even artisanal breads. It also pairs well with bread and can also be used to elevate flavours with herbs, citrus, garlic, or chili, offering unique combinations.

Coração Do Vale’s luxurious packaging and artisanal story makes it an exceptional
gifting choice, be it for the discerning host or for the wedding season. Coração Do Vale represents true luxury, a gift that speaks before it is opened and delights long after.

Coração Do Vale is available exclusively through its direct-to-consumer platform, on Amazon India, and at select premium gourmet stores across Delhi and the NCR.