Region: Reguengos de Monsaraz Alentejo, Portugal.
A smooth, harmonious olive oil with a good balance of fruity aromas typical of the Alentejo region.
Harvest
The 2024 agricultural year had lower temperatures and higher precipitation compared to the previous year. The winter recorded mild temperatures and plentiful rains, which particularly benefited the rain fed olive groves and promoted the healthy development of the olive.
The harvest started in October, and took place until the end of the year, ensuring a cold extraction of olive oils with distinct sensory profiles, representative of the olive varieties and terroirs that make up Esporão's range of olive oils.
Production
Shortly after harvest, the olives are received and separated by variety at the Esporão mill, where cold extraction immediately begins at room temperatures no higher than 24ºC (75ºF). The fruit is quickly milled and then run through a heat exchanger, a system that shortens extraction time and preserves the aromas of this olive oil.
The paste is centrifuged, and the pomace is mechanically separated from the olive oil that is immediately filtered and packaged.
Aroma - Fruity green and mature olives. Notes of fruit, grass, and leaves.
Palate - Fresh, slightly bitter, and spicy with a finish of dried nuts.
Pairing - Excellent for cooking and frying a wide variety of recipes including soups, baking and roasting.
Maximum Acidity - 0,5%
