Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Harvest: 2024
Country / Region: Spain
Intensity: Medium - Robust
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 one of Spain's most decorated prodcuers is incredibly complex and is loaded with flavour, and is consistently one of our most popular extra virgin olive oils! This year’s crush displays incredibly aromatic notes of unripe peach with a bitter dandelion green center. The finish is balanced with a floral complexity and a pleasant, lingering pungency. A beautiful finishing oil for delicate greens, steamed veggies, fish and soups of all varieties.
Tasting Profile / Serving Suggestions: This year’s crush displays incredibly aromatic notes of unripe peach with a bitter dandelion green center. The finish is balanced with a floral complexity and a pleasant, lingering pungency. A beautiful finishing oil for delicate greens, steamed veggies, fish and soups of all varieties.
Chemical Analysis at time of crush:
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA): |
0.17% |
| Peroxides: |
5.8 mEqO2/kg |
| Oleic Acid: |
73.41 |
| BIOphenols: |
468.0 mg caffeic acid/kg |
| DAG: |
93.9 |
| PPP: |
0.9 |
| Squalene: |
7137.50 ppm |
| a-Tocopherols: |
316.50 ppm |
| Smoke Point: |
365 °F / 185 °C |
| Harvest / Crush Date: |
2024 / November |
Sensory Evaluation:
Fruitiness: 5.0
Bitterness: 3.8
Pungency: 3.7
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.
