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Oro Del Desierto Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Intense single-estate olive oil
TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR
The Oro del Desierto Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made with 100% Picual olives from early harvests, and cold extracted in two phases. The olives are grown between five and 15 years, and are taken from a single estate.
A filtered olive oil, it exudes a strong green color. It is persistent on the nose, with a medium intensity, and aromas of fresh grass, with notes of fig plant and olive leaf. It has great, sharp character on the palate, with a noticeable bitterness that is not overwhelming. It has an aftertaste that gives grassy, leafy notes.
PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS
You can sprinkle the Oro del Desierto Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top of your salad or use it as part of a salad dressing. If poured over pasta or vegetables, it will give them a flavor boost. A popular appetizer idea is to drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil and a few dashes of balsamic vinegar into a small dish. This is a simple but tasty bread dip. To prepare a great mashed potato, add boiled potatoes, roasted garlic, EVOO, and salt and pepper.
THE SUNNY SIDE
The Alonso family established Oro del Desierto in 2000 as a family enterprise. Since 2003, it has garnered various national and international honors and recognitions for its quality and manufacturing method. Extra virgin olive oil from Oro del Desierto has been exported to over 20 countries and is still growing.
Oro del Desierto extra virgin olive oil is produced in Tabernas, in the province of Almeria. The qualities of the land in this area are ideal for producing extra virgin olive oil, as they receive roughly 3,000 hours of sunlight each year and have consistent temperatures for the majority of the year. Its organically farmed olives provide one of the top organic extra virgin olive oils in the world.
Storage Instructions
Olive oil should be stored in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from the heat and light. Choose a spot in the kitchen that’s away from the oven. The best temperature for storing oil is from 13 to 21°C.
