Herdade do Esporão Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced at the historic Herdade do Esporão estate in the Alentejo region of Portugal, an area known for its exceptional olive oils and wines. The olives are organically grown on the estate and harvested with environmentally responsible agricultural practices, then pressed at Esporão’s 100% sustainable olive mill to preserve their natural aromas and flavor.
This terroir olive oil is made from a blend of Arbequina and Cobrançosa olives, carefully selected from field to mill to create a genuine and expressive extra virgin olive oil. The oil has a greenish tint from freshly harvested green olives and offers a beautifully balanced profile.
On the nose, it shows floral aromas with notes of freshly cut grass, green wheat, and artichoke. The palate is harmonious and complex, with medium fruitiness, a gentle bitterness, slight spice, and a subtle nutty finish.
This organic extra virgin olive oil is especially well suited for:
• Salads and fresh vegetables
• Boiled, steamed, or grilled vegetables
• Lean fish and seafood
• Finishing Mediterranean dishes
• Bread dipping and cold preparations
Because of its delicate balance and fresh aromatic profile, this olive oil is best used raw or as a finishing oil to highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients.