La Maja 'Early Harvest Edition' Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml) - 100% Arbequina
La Maja 'Early Harvest Edition' Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml) - 100% Arbequina
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Producer’s Notes:
The Early Harvest Edition is the oil of the first days of the campaign: the greenest and most intense, made with olives that are still green, before they change colour. It is the oil of one or two days - the very first - in very few litres, then filtered and bottled.
Filtering makes the difference. The cloudiness of freshly milled oil is water, sugar and protein (pulp) in suspension. Those compounds oxidise and ferment, and over time they bring off flavours, speed up the colour change and use up the oil’s natural preservatives. Filtering removes them, so the oil stays much more stable and keeps its character for a year or more.
It is extra virgin olive oil in a clear 50cl bottle, in an extremely limited run. It shares the calendar with the Oil of the Day, but they are two different products: the Oil of the Day is unfiltered, goes in a dark bottle and is meant to be enjoyed within 2 or 3 months; the Early Harvest is filtered, comes only from the very first days and lasts all year.
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 Agrícola La Maja
Agrícola La Maja is a family business founded in 1997. One of the family’s long term goals is to produce exceptional quality olive oils. They carefully control every step of the oil-production process. They are at the planting, they are at the harvest, the production and the packaging. Nothing proves their dedication to quality better than their many national and international awards.
Awards: "Alimentos de España" Award 2016, Top world oil price and quality relationship in 93 points Flos Olei 2013 guide, Silver Medal 2013 NYIOOC (New York), Gold Medal NYIOOC 2014 (New York), Best Of Class L.A.2014, Gold Medal Japan 2014, Gold Medal in Der Feinschmecker 2014; 2015/16 finalist in the "Magrama" Competition of the ministry of Spain.
ElOlivo review:
Another amazing EVOO from La Maja!
The Early Harvest is another one we'd highly recommend to all olive oil enthusiasts. Beautiful green aromas, a gorgeous vibrant green colour and plenty of character!
As you'd expect from such an early harvest, it's powerful on the palate, with lovely bitterness and a peppery kick, yet a little gentler than the ‘Oli of the Day’.
And just look at that colour! The transparent bottle lets you admire the beautiful green oil inside. Honestly, it's almost as enjoyable to look at as it is to taste! Just make sure you keep it somewhere cool and dark, away from sunlight, to protect its freshness.
A little heads-up - this is a limited release! It's only available at the beginning of the harvest, and once it's sold out, that's it for the year. No more until the next harvest!
We recommend enjoying this one raw only - for dipping, drizzling and finishing your favourite dishes. Let those lovely fresh flavours do their thing.
If you love discovering interesting olive oils, this one is definitely worth trying!
Enjoy!
Harvest season: 2026/27
Best before date: 30/06/2028
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.
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