Extra Virgin Olive Oil Carrasqueño variety of Soto Marañón. Bottle of 500ml

Soto Marañón is an extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Its early harvesting usually takes place at the beginning of October, taking place in a single day. Once in the mill, the oil is produced by cold extraction. Packaged in bottles of 50 cl whose image seeks to define the personality of its producers

Finca el Portillo, a privileged place

Finca el Portillo, located near the old railway station of Alcaudete (Jaén), is a small family farm of centenary olive trees of a variety almost in extinction, is the bet of José Vicente Rodríguez, to produce a high quality oil of Carrasqueño variety

Olivos centenarians, with soils of rock and gypsum, with architecture in the form of booklet that allows plants to explore the subsoil in search of water

Privileged terroir for its unique properties. Its structure rich in calcium and sulfate give this oil a unique character. Oil of bright green color, being able to distinguish in the mouth fruity notes, tomato and almond bush.

Carrasqueña, a variety in danger of extinction

Carrasqueña olives are known for their low productivity and exceptional characteristics, making this a unique variety. The low productivity of the "Carrasqueño olive trees" is causing the uprooting of these, a subject that worries José V. Rodríguez, the producer of Aceites Soto Marañón.

A trip by José V. Rodriguez with oenologist Álvaro Palacios led to a conversation in which the producer conveyed the fear of seeing this unique variety become extinct, which was being replaced by other more popular varieties such as Picual. Álvaro advised him to bet on this variety, at which point the producer seriously considered carrying out a project to put the Carrasqueña variety where it deserves to be. Bertrand Sourdais (winemaker of Bodegas Antidoto) "gave the final push", analyzing the properties of the land, at which time the great potential of the estate is verified, thus beginning the first vintage of Soto Marañón oils in 2011

A very peculiar variety, popularly known as "the bird's olive", since birds are the first to "peck" because of its sweetness

TASTING AND SERVING

Wining and pairing

Ideal for use in the preparation of sauces, emulsions and marinades, to accompany fish, pasta, cheese, yoghurt, chocolate... It is suitable for preserving raw food. Perfect for making a mayonnaise, to accompany white fish, for use in pastries, for toast with honey, unique with yogurt, nuts and for a fruit and vegetable salad.

Perfect for making a mayonnaise, to accompany white fish, for use in pastries, for toast with honey, unique with yogurt, nuts and for a fruit and vegetable salad

View

Clean and intense. Bright green, strong mint and pistachio

Nose

Fresh aromas, mainly fruity, with the presence of other sensations: tomato, freshly cut fresh grass, mainly wheat.

Aroma

Fresh and intense

Mouth

Unctuous and powerful. Vitality, olive and vegetables are perceived. A sweet entry, after which appears a subtle and elegant bitterness