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Peña Luna D.O.P. Estepa
Hojiblanca variety oil, winner of the double gold medal Athena 2022, is a very balanced oil. On the nose it reminds us of leaves, tropical fruits, tomato and artichoke. In the mouth, the leaf and artichoke stand out with a very balanced spiciness and bitterness.
Tasting notes
Nose
Fresh herbs
Mouth
Olive leaf green with hints of apple and artichoke. With elegant bitterness and spiciness
Ideal for
Frying, stews, creams, cold soups and pickled foods
Description
Versatility, great taste and high quality.
Egregio is the brand under which Oleoestepa markets a premium extra virgin olive oil made from olives from organic olive groves, mainly of the hojiblanca and picual varieties.
Its sensory profile is summarized as complex and balanced, very fruity, with a diversity of aromas reminiscent of green olives, with hints of ripe olives, fresh grass, green leaf, artichoke and green wood, branch. In the mouth, the spiciness and bitterness stand out, harmonious and very balanced, complemented with a touch of sweetness.
Its cold processing means that it has all its organoleptic properties intact, including its high vitamin E content, which contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage.
It is ideal for all kinds of green salads and fresh cheeses, as well as to give the final touch of presentation to salmorejo and other cold soups.
Its high quality is guaranteed by the Estepa Protected Designation of Origin and the international SIQEV seal.
Characteristics
Cold extraction
The entire process of extracting the oil from the fresh, healthy olives is carried out at a temperature below 27ºC, which allows the olives’ organoleptic properties to remain unaltered
High vitamin E content
Thanks to their high quality and composition rich in polyphenols and oleocanthal, they have a high vitamin E content, which contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage.
Cooperative origin
Puricon S.C.A. is a first grade cooperative, located in the town of Aguadulce, made up of more than 200 olive-growing families.
Integrated production
Implementation of a system of agricultural techniques in the cultivation of olive trees and productive in the extraction of oil, respectful of the environment, with the certification of Ecological Production and Integrated Production.
Awards
Winner of the Athena 2022 Double Gold Medal.
