Castillo de Canena Biodynamic Picual 500 ml

Biodynamic Castillo de Canena Tasting

Castillo de Canena Biodynamic. Organic picual olive oil. 500 ml bottle. From Jaén.

True to its commitment to producing extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality and to protecting and caring for the environment and olive groves, Castillo de Canena is launching its first “Biodynamic” extra virgin olive oil, certified by the International Association of Biodynamic Agriculture with the DEMETER seal.

This extra virgin olive oil is produced through complete integration and harmony with the ecosystem, the natural habitat and the cosmos, enriching the concept of organic farming.

A delicacy that has just won a Gold medal in the latest edition of the international EcoTrama competition, which awards the best organic and biodynamic extra virgin olive oils from around the world.

Limited to 20,000 units, it comes in an earth-coloured bottle with a sand texture, recalling the origins of agriculture. It is silk-screened in white and green with the constellation of the moon and stars, representing cosmic forces and those of the earth itself.

Beyond the ecological:

Biodynamics implies not only the total exclusion of chemically synthesized fertilizers or pesticides in agricultural operations, but also a complete transformation of the environment in which they are produced.

Biodynamic agriculture is a firm step forward from the organic farming method based on the harmonisation of the different forces that govern nature: atmospheric phenomena, seasons, the position of the constellations in the cosmos, lunar cycles, seeking balance between soil, trees, animals and man. From the incorporation of sheep into the farm, the creation of own fertilisers through composting, the enrichment of the plant cover through the installation of beehives, biological control, the use of silica (ground quartz) on leaves instead of copper and the application of different biodynamic preparations, are some of the elements that are added to those specific to organic farming and that Castillo de Canena incorporates.

In the mouth:

Vegetal notes of herbs and vegetables predominate in this fresh, lively and expressive oil. Olive leaves, lettuce and artichoke appear in the foreground. Then, fresh fruits, tomato and a sweet touch of green banana and ripe apple. The bitter and spicy notes are well integrated; and some astringency reminds us of artichoke, cardoon or persimmon. Persistent in the mouth.

Color: Deep green.

Suggested uses: Salad dressings, tomato soup, gazpacho, cheeses, ham and all types of grilled meats.

High polyphenol content (760 ppm of the 436 are biophenols). High percentage of antioxidants.

Acidity: 0.18

Castillo de Canena is a family business with a long history in the world of extra virgin olive oil production. The estate is located in Jaén, and its olive trees are fed by the Guadiana Menor River. All this, in an unrivalled natural setting: Sierra Mágina, Sierra Cazorla and Cazorla Natural Park.

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