Galega Estate Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Harvest: 2025

Country / Region: Portugal

Intensity: Robust

Description: The rare Galega varietal is native to Portugal and is rarely seen outside its borders. They are one of the most popular Portuguese olive varieties and are known for their small size, pointed shape, and naturally sweet, fruity flavour. It is a variety that is suitable for both table olive production and for olive oil production. It is a highly productive but alternate-bearing variety, sensitive to cold, and traditionally harvested with care. Our 2025 Galega Estate Reserve was harvested and processed in under an hour from trees grown in rocky soil. This particular batch displays savoury herb and vegetal characteristics with a lingering floral, peppery finish.  

Additional Notes: Our partner producer (SAOV) in Portugal is using a high vacuum during malaxation to remove all of the oxygen in this processing stage where the oil spends the most time and is most prone to oxidation. This cutting edge and very technical method preserves the phenolic content, the overall chemistry plus the flavor characteristics while reducing other oxidation markers.