THE HARVEST AT CUADRAT VALLEY

The oils come from the same variety of olive, the arbequina, cultivated in the family olive grove Cuadrat Valley. They are all "EXTRA VIRGIN DOP Les Garrigues". The different harvest periods of our olives result in a difference in the maturity of the fruit and the fruity notes of the oil, which are expressed in our four varieties or selections.
All of them offer the fiery fruity notes of fresh olives, with green aromas of grass and artichoke, intermingled with subtle hints of almonds and fresh apples. Additionally, they contain all the essential nutrients: fatty acids (protection against vascular diseases), aromatic molecules (antioxidants), vitamins A and E.
Technical data:
Producer: Cuadrat Valley
Origin: L’Albagès (Lleida)
Variety: Arbequina
Tasting notes - AOVE ELIXIR · Cuadrat ValleyVisual phase:
Golden green color, bright and clean, with reflections that evoke the still young olive. Its density is medium, elegant in the glass, anticipating its sensory richness.
Olfactory phase:
On the nose, it is intense and fresh, with a distinctly green and vegetal profile. Aromas of freshly cut grass, olive leaf, artichoke, and a subtle background of green almond can be appreciated. Complexity unfolds with nuances of tomato vine and green apple, announcing an early and careful harvest.
Gustatory phase:
In the mouth, it is balanced and powerful. Silky and fluid at first, it leads to a medium-high intensity, with flavors that confirm what was perceived on the nose: herbaceous notes, raw almond, and a balsamic touch. The pungency and bitterness are present, well integrated, with a slightly sharp finish reminiscent of green chili and white pepper, providing a lively and elegant sensation.
Aftertaste:
Persistent, complex, and harmonious. The taste lingers for a long time, with echoes of green leaves, mild spices, and a freshness that invites another bite.
Recommended pairing:
Ideal raw on artisanal bread, fresh tomatoes, carpaccios, white fish, or seafood. It also enhances mild cheeses, grilled vegetables, and high-end vegetable-based dishes.
Nutritional information per 100 g:

• Energy Value – 3700kj/900 Kcal
• Fats – 100 g
• Of which saturated – 14 g
• Carbohydrates – 0 g
• Of which sugars – 0 g
• Proteins – 0 g
• Salt – 0
• Store in a cool place away from light and heat.
• Acidity: 0.11%

Technical data:
Producer: Cuadrat Valley
Origin: L’Albagès (Lleida)
Variety: Arbequina

The Estate

Cuadrat Valley is located in the province of Lleida (Spain), between the towns of Albagés and Juncosa, 120 km west of Barcelona. In the 90 hectares of land, 62 are dedicated to olive cultivation, and the rest of the estate houses native shrubs, orchards, forests, a truffle oak grove, almond trees...
Cuadrat Valley is nestled in the heart of beautifully preserved nature that the artistic dry stone construction, inscribed in the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, has shaped. The terraces, watering holes, and iconic vaulted cabins of the Les Garrigues region envelop, shape, and humanize the landscape.

The Arbequina

Small, round, symmetrical, highly aromatic, and pale green in color, the arbequina is a typical olive from Catalonia. It is the star of Les Garrigues. Legend has it that it was brought from Palestine in the 18th century by the Duke of Medinaceli, lord of Arbeca and descendant