Hojiblanca single-varietal extra virgin olive oil from Oleoestepa comes from olives of the most important variety in the Estepa Protected Designation of Origin region, highlighting its uniqueness. Harvested early and cold-pressed, it results in an oil with a very fresh aroma, with a fruity green olive aroma reminiscent of fresh grass, and a green olive leaf flavor with hints of apple and artichoke. Very fresh yet delicate, with an elegant bitterness and spiciness. It has the Integrated Production sustainable cultivation certification and the high quality certified by the Estepa PDO. Thanks to its high quality and composition rich in polyphenols and oleocanthal, it has a high content of vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage. Recommended use: eaten raw, seasoning cooked vegetables, grilled fish, and marinades. Oleoestepa is a leading cooperative producer of high-quality extra virgin olive oil certified by the most demanding and prestigious Protected Designation of Origin, the Estepa PDO, located in Andalusia, Spain. Oleoestepa brings together the efforts of 18 member cooperatives and their more than 7,500 olive-growing families to sustainably produce the best extra virgin olive oil from their more than 8 million olive trees. Since its creation in 1986, Oleoestepa has won prestigious quality awards year after year, positioning itself as the most awarded brand of extra virgin olive oil. Thanks to its excellence, olive-growing tradition, and respect for the environment, this is a truly extraordinary extra virgin olive oil.
Features
- The entire oil extraction process from fresh, healthy olives is carried out below 27°C, which allows its organoleptic properties to remain unchanged.
- Early harvest extra virgin olive oil has exceptional organoleptic characteristics: a more powerful flavor and truly spectacular fruitiness. It also typically has lower acidity and peroxide levels (which measure the degree of oxidation) and a higher concentration of polyphenols and natural antioxidants, making it a healthier oil.
- Thanks to their high quality and composition rich in polyphenols and oleocanthal, they have a high content of vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage.
- The Regulatory Council of the Estepa Protected Designation of Origin establishes the highest quality requirements of all the Designations, guaranteeing the high quality of the protected oils.
- Implementation of a system of environmentally friendly agricultural techniques for olive cultivation and production techniques for oil extraction, certified as Integrated Production.