Casas de Hualdo Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml) - 100% Manzanilla
With character
A beautful EVOO with a refined and soft structure.
The olive
The pulp is meaty, evocative and full of flavour. This variety has been used since antiquity as a traditional green dressing or for the production of oils.
Origin
Coming from Cáceres, this variety is fully adapted to our soils and conditions, gifting us with a unique juice, which is hard to mistake with other varietals, since it features some very special characteristics.
Chemical parameters Campaign 2022/2023:
Acidity: 0.20 % I. Peroxide Indx: 3.7 meq Esters: <10 ppm Polyphenols: 791 ppm
Tasting
With a fine and soft structure, it is balanced between bitterness and spiciness. It is an ideal oil for those seeking persistence in the mouth. With intense fruitiness, it brings back the tomato plant, chicory and basil.
Pair it with…
The intense fruitiness of this AOVE makes it highly recommended for accompanying fatty fish recipes such as papillote salmon or tuna with onions. It is ideal in the preparation of sauces such as bolognese, Spanish sauce or pesto. It enhances complex preparations of pasta, try it on a vegetable lasagna and some ricotta ravioli. It complements very well the dishes of spoon, pour it in a Madrilenian stew or some stewed lentils.
Manzanilla variety:
Manzanilla olives and their oil have a tangy, slightly bitter flavor with aromatic notes of herbs, grass, and fruitiness. The oil is versatile, used as a finishing touch for salads, grilled vegetables, and pasta, and adds depth to marinades, dressings, sautéing, and pan-frying. Manzanilla olives are cultivated in various regions, with a significant percentage of cultivation in Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Greece, and Italy.
About Casas de Hualdo:
Casas de Hualdo is a relatively young family business working on 630 hectares with 285 000 olive trees. They planted their first olive tree in 1996 and had their first harvest in 1999. In the year 2009, they opened their mill and this is the point when the Casas de Hualdo story gets exciting. Just a few years later they become one of the most recognised olive oil producers of Spain with countless national and international awards won. We think Casas de Hualdo is the perfect example of finding the balance between utilising the latest technology while maintaining respect for traditions. The result is an exceptional quality olive oil.
ElOlivo Review:
We are delighted to offer this beautiful monovarietal Manzanilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Casas de Hualdo in our shop. It is undoubtedly of top quality, and we believe it is the best Manzanilla EVOO we have ever tasted. Our smiles were immediate as we tated this delightful oil; it is truly exceptional. It boasts fresh aromas reminiscent of olive leaves, tomato plants, and banana peels, with a subtle hint of spinach. On the palate, the oil's greenness is perfectly balanced with a medium level of spiciness and bitterness. We consider this to be a meticulously crafted oil, a genuine masterpiece from Casas de Hualdo. In the kitchen, we prefer to use it as a finishing oil or for dipping our homemade sourdough bread, accompanied by some olives. However, if you choose to use it for cooking, go ahead - we are confident that you won't regret it. Enjoy!
Origin: Castilla–La Mancha, Spain
Harvest season: 2022/23
Best before date: 12/2024