Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Harvest: 2023
Country / Region: Australia
Intensity: Mild
Description: This popular Spanish varietal whose name literally means "white leaf" is prized for its signature smoothness and clean flavour profile. This Early Harvest Hojiblanca from Australia's Boundary Bend is incredibly complex and is loaded with flavour, and is consistently one of our most popular extra virgin olive oils!
Tasting Profile / Serving Suggestions: This is truly an exquisite Hojiblanca. It has an incredibly delightful and fruity nose. It is sweet, mild, and has a very rich, creamy mouthfeel. On the palate it presents pleasant notes of sweet melon, tropical fruit, and creamy green almond. The finish is delicate with a pleasing amount of pepperiness. This variety is sure to please the palate. A beautiful finishing oil for delicate greens, steamed veggies, and fish.
Chemical Analysis at time of crush:
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA): |
0.26% |
| Peroxides: |
4.3 mEqO2/kg |
| Oleic Acid: |
75.6 |
| BIOphenols: |
191.9 mg caffeic acid/kg |
| DAG: |
94.0 |
| PPP: |
< 0.2 |
| Squalene: |
9116.2 ppm |
| a-Tocopherols: |
330.3 ppm |
| Smoke Point: |
355 °F / 179 °C |
| Harvest / Crush Date: |
2023 / May |
Sensory Evaluation:
Fruitiness: 6.5
Bitterness: 2.0
Pungency: 2.0
Certifications:
Ultra Premium
Non GMO Project Verified
Size: 200ml / 375ml / 750ml
Packaging: Elegantly presented in a dark glass bottle to help prevent exposure to harmful UV light.
NOTE: We bottle only upon receipt of your online order, or in front of you in-store.
