Oro del Desierto Lechin 500ml

Oro del Desierto Lechín 500ml is an organic extra virgin olive oil of limited production, made exclusively from Lechín de Granada olives harvested early at veraison on the “El Vicario,” “Sierra Bermeja,” and “El Cortijillo de las Pencas” estates, located in the Tabernas Desert (Almería). The olive groves are traditional, with trees aged between 80 and 250 years, some irrigated by drip and others rain-fed.

Production

• Harvest: mid-November.
• Extraction: cold, 2-phase, using only olives at mid-veraison (50% green).
• Variety: Lechín de Granada.
• Area: El Vicario, Sierra Bermeja, and Cortijillo de las Pencas estates, Tabernas Desert (Almería).

Tasting

• Color/Appearance: golden yellow, filtered and clear.
• Bouquet: medium-low fruitiness, with aromas of green olives, nuts, and subtle hints of apricot.
• Taste/Mouthfeel: smooth and fruity, very balanced, with notes of olive and mid-ripe fruits. Almost no bitterness and light pungency, pleasant and harmonious.

Highlighted properties

An indigenous variety from southeastern Spain, unique and rarely found as an organic single-variety. Polyphenol content ranges between 350 and 600 mg/kg, providing medium stability and a prolonged shelf life thanks to early harvesting.

Pairing

Ideal for salted products like anchovies, tomato salads, soups, white meat stews, and desserts. Recommended for raw consumption or at very low temperature to fully enjoy all its organoleptic qualities.