Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil "Melgarejo"
Harvest: 2022
Country / Region: Spain
Intensity: Robust
Description: This popular Spanish varietal literally means "white leaf" and is prized for its signature smoothness and clean flavour profile. Freshly pressed and produced by one of the top olive oil producers in the world, this beautiful Spanish oil wins multiple prestigious awards year after year!
Tasting Profile / Serving Suggestions: This year’s early harvest of the fragrant limited production Hojiblanca is a stunning example of this varietal. It is a complex, High Phenolic Olive Oil (HPOO) that is very fruity, with notes of green melon, tomato leaf and arugula. The finish is pungent with desirable pepper notes and astringency. A beautiful finishing oil for big dishes, - pasta, meats, roasted vegetables, and full-flavoured salads.
Chemical Analysis at time of crush:
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA): |
0.18% |
| Peroxides: |
6.52 mEqO2/kg |
| Oleic Acid: |
76.07 |
| BIOphenols: |
471.7 mg caffeic acid/kg |
| DAG: |
96.7 |
| PPP: |
0.07 |
| Squalene: |
5749.8 ppm |
| a-Tocopherols: |
392.1 ppm |
| Harvest / Crush Date: |
2022 / October |
Sensory Evaluation:
Fruitiness: 5.5
Bitterness: 3.8
Pungency: 3.3
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.
