Oro del Desierto Picual 500ml is an organic extra virgin olive oil of limited production, made exclusively with Picual olives harvested at early veraison on the "El Vicario" estate, located in the Desierto de Tabernas (Almería). The olive groves are between 15 and 30 years old, planted in 7 x 5 m frames, with deficit drip irrigation and thicker clay soils with abundant stones in the central area.

Making

• Picking: from mid-October to mid-November.
• Cold extraction:, 2 phases, only with very early ripening olives (65-75% green).
• Variety: Picual.
• Zone: Finca El Vicario, Desierto de Tabernas (Almería).

Tasting

• Colour/Appearance: Intense green with golden reflections, filtered and clean.
• Perfume/Bouquet: medium-high fruity, with aromas of freshly cut grass, leaf, stem and fig tree, persistent and harmonious; the greens predominate over the fruits.
• Flavour/Tangy mouthfeel: astringent, with character and personality; medium bitterness and mild spiciness. Aftertaste of fresh lettuce and chlorophyll with slight bitter notes.

Outstanding properties

This oil has a high oleic acid content (77-80%) and polyphenols and antioxidants (550-900 mg/kg), which gives it great stability and durability. It can be stored for 20-24 months in optimum conditions.

Food pairing

Ideal for salads, bread with tomato, stews and sauces, gazpacho, salmorejo and even fried foods, where it provides a silky and exceptionally pleasant flavour. Recommended for use raw or in cooking thanks to its versatility and superior organoleptic quality.

Ideal for salads, bread with tomato, stews and sauces, gazpacho, salmorejo and even fried foods