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Núñez de Prado Olive Oils

13 July, 17:50, by nita Tags:
Nestled in the heart of the Andalusian region of Spain, the Núñez de Prado family’s olive estates have been producing premium-quality extra virgin olive oil since 1795. This prestigious, award-winning oil is Flor de Aceite, or the Flower of the Oil. Regarded by connoisseurs as one of the world’s finest, this handcrafted organic olive oil is presented in individually numbered bottles and is imported for your culinary enjoyment.

Photos and info from Núñez de Prado, where you can find more information on their high quality and tested products.

Valderrama Olive Oils

22 June, 07:14, by nita Tags:

Valderrama offer 4 types of olive oil.

 

Arbequina – Notably fruity flavour, with a taste of sweet green grass, apple and a little nut (excellent for dressing fresh or grilled vegetables, rice and certain acid fruits such as natural pineapple, etc.)

Hojiblanca – Very smooth flavour, a little sweet, with a touch of “green wood” and oily “aftertaste”. Specially recommended for gazpacho, tomato salad, meat, meat stews and blue fish.

Picudo – Marked olive flavour, slightly spicy, with a little bitterness, nut flavour and a very slight “butter” touch. Highly appropriate for carpaccio, pasta and white or soft blue fish.

Ocal – A little sweet taste with a clear olive flavour, a slight bitterness and a clear aftertaste. Indicated for people who enjoy smooth flavours.

For more information go to Valderrama website.