Oro del Desierto Organic Picual 100ML Sample
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This medium robust-intensity organic extra virgin olive oil produced from Picual olives has notable aromas of grass and tomato vine. Gold award winner in 2024 from NYIOOC. Try pairing with garden tomato salad and grilled breads.
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Organic Extra Virgin 3.38 fl oz (100ml)
Certified organic olive oils use organically grown olives and meet organic production standards for their region. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil. By definition it must have some fruity flavor, zero defects, free fatty acid level below 0.8%, and be derived by cold extraction below 27°C ~ 80°F.
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Varietals: Picual
There are hundreds of olive tree varieties, each with its own distinct taste and aromas.
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Intensity: Medium Robust
Intensity correlates to the amount of bitterness and/or pungency experienced when consuming an extra virgin olive oil. An olive oil with little bitterness that creates little to no sensation in the back of the throat is considered mild. A very bitter olive oil that causes a slight burning or spicy sensation in the mouth and throat is robust. We rate intensity between 5 values: Mild, Medium, Medium Robust, Robust and Extreme.
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Polyphenols (mg/kg): 529
Polyphenols are antioxidant micronutrients found in plant-based foods. The phenolic concentration in olive oil depends on variables like the variety, ripeness at harvest, extraction methods, etc. Visit our Health Benefits page to learn more.
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Acidity (%): 0.12
Acidity is one of the quality parameters set by the IOC for extra virgin olive oil. By definition extra virgin olive oil must have a free fatty acid level below 0.8%. Acidity CANNOT be detected by sensory analysis. This value is always determined by a laboratory.
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Harvest Date: Fall 2023
As a fresh food product, properly stored olive oil should be consumed within 2 years from the time of harvest for best flavor. Harvest runs from October through January in Northern Hemisphere regions, and from April through July in Southern Hemisphere regions.
Pairs Well With
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Garden Tomato Salad
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Grilled Breads
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Aged Cheese
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Red Meat
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Pasta
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Fried Eggs
Aromas
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Grass
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Tomato Vine
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Olive Leaf
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Olives
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Green Herbs
Tasting Notes
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Almonds
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Grass
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Green Herbs
This organic extra virgin olive oil, crushed from 100% Picual variety olives, is a medium-intense fruity oil and golden green in color. Its aroma is strong and well-rounded with fruity notes of ripe tomato and banana enriched with spicy hints of black pepper, mint and oregano. Its taste is robust with harmonious vegetal notes and a definite almond finish.
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2024NYIOOC Gold
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2023NYIOOC Gold
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2022BioL Gold
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2022Olive Japan Best In Class
Oro del Desierto
Oro del Desierto is a family-owned and operated business located in the Tabernas region of Southern Spain. In this unique rugged landscape with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, fantastic extra virgin olive oils are being produced with great attention and care. The hand-harvested olives are cold-pressed using 100% renewable energy within eight hours of harvesting, resulting in a 100% ORGANIC Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the highest quality and flavor.
Through the use of clean energy, Oro del Desierto understands the olive grove as an ecosystem in which they intervene and take great care in the management of the soil, plants, rainwater and wild animals, essential for maintaining the ecological culture.
Recent International Awards
Awarded by accredited organizations.
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2024NYIOOC Gold
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2023NYIOOC Gold
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2022BioL Gold
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2022Olive Japan Best In Class
Oro del Desierto
Oro del Desierto is a family-owned and operated business located in the Tabernas region of Southern Spain. In this unique rugged landscape with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, fantastic extra virgin olive oils are being produced with great attention and care. The hand-harvested olives are cold-pressed using 100% renewable energy within eight hours of harvesting, resulting in a 100% ORGANIC Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the highest quality and flavor.
Through the use of clean energy, Oro del Desierto understands the olive grove as an ecosystem in which they intervene and take great care in the management of the soil, plants, rainwater and wild animals, essential for maintaining the ecological culture.
