Casas de Hualdo Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml) - 100% Arbequina

Producer's notes:  

Arbequina olive oil stands out for its smoothness and freshness. With medium fruitiness and moderate intensity, it’s perfect for those seeking an oil with a balanced, delicate profile.

Chemical parameters (2025/2026 Harvest):

Acidity: 0.10% I. Peroxides: 6.3 meq
Esters: <10 ppm Polyphenols: 353 ppm

Tasting notes:

Casas de Hualdo's Arbequina olives are cultivated in the most favored plots of the estate, reflecting the purity of the fruit.

Harvested early to capture the freshest, greenest character of the olive. Medium fruitiness with clear notes of green apple and banana, complemented by hints of almond and freshly cut grass. Mild bitterness with moderate peppery warmth, leaving a refreshing and elegant sensation on the palate.

Pair it with:

Arbequina offers freshness that enhances rather than dominates - letting the natural flavors of your ingredients shine. This is the ideal choice for those seeking a smooth, delicate oil that brings subtle depth to a dish.

Arbequina variety:

Arbequina, a traditional Spanish olive variety, ranks as the second most popular variety in Spain in terms of crop area. The olive oil derived from Arbequina boasts aromatic, sweet, and fruity notes, accompanied by a subtle bitterness. Common aromas associated with this variety include green grass, tomato, apple, banana, and ripe fruit. Generally, oils produced from Arbequina olives exhibit low oxidation resistance. To address this, producers frequently blend Arbequina olive oil with other varieties to enhance overall stability in terms of aroma, body, and resistance to oxidation.

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:

This Arbequina EVOO from Casas de Hualdo is absolutely amazing, as always. It is slightly more intense than a typical Arbequina, which makes it especially remarkable. We can clearly taste notes of green apple, green almond, and even a touch of tomato leaf, along with subtle hints of green banana. It has a pleasant sweetness balanced by a gentle peppery finish. This is the perfect everyday table oil - we love drizzling it over salads, sandwiches, soups, cured meats, cheese boards, and just about everything else in our kitchen.

Origin: Castilla–La Mancha, Spain

Harvest season: 2025/26

Best before date: 09/2027

Please note, all the product descriptions are only indicators for tasting the oils. When you choose olive oil always take into consideration your personal preferences, especially when it comes to bitterness and spiciness.