Oro del Desierto Hojiblanca 500ml

Oro del Desierto Hojiblanca 500ml is a limited-production, organic extra virgin olive oil made from Hojiblanca olives harvested at early veraison on the “El Vicario” estate, located in the Tabernas Desert (Almería). The olive grove is 20–30 years old, planted in 7 x 7 m spacing, with deficit drip irrigation on calcareous soils at the estate borders.

Production

• Harvest: Late October to mid-November
• Extraction: Cold, 2-phase, using only very early veraison olives (60–70% green)
• Variety: Hojiblanca
• Region: El Vicario Estate, Tabernas Desert (Almería)

Tasting Notes

• Color/Appearance: Intense golden, filtered and clear
• Bouquet: Powerful and broad, with notes of medium-ripe tomato, green apple, and banana, complemented by hints of black pepper, sage, mint, and basil
• Flavor/Texture: Smooth and enveloping, with vegetal notes of lettuce and almonds. Balanced bitterness and pungency; spiciness is present but late and non-persistent

Key Properties

Hojiblanca shows medium stability, and thanks to early harvest, this oil has a longer shelf life than usual. Polyphenol content ranges from 450 to 700 mg/kg, giving character and flavor intensity.

Pairing

Perfect for green salads, toasts, fresh cheese, meat sauces, cold soups, salmorejo, or ajo blanco. Always best enjoyed raw or at low temperature to fully appreciate its organoleptic qualities.