Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Moderate Intensity)

This is a balanced oil with herb, artichoke, tomato and ripe fruit notes. Its pleasant bitterness and pungency as well as its moderate persistence make it highly versatile in the kitchen.

Few things in the world are as delicious—or as versatile—as a good olive oil. And when it comes to quality olive oils, there's none better than Spain's Manzanilla Cacereña. Produced by olive grower Miguel Carrasco Lajas, this oil is of superior quality and rich in polyphenols. This is a balanced oil with herb, artichoke, tomato and ripe fruit notes. Its pleasant bitterness and pungency as well as its moderate persistence make it highly versatile in the kitchen. In short: it's the perfect olive oil for any dish.

The olives are cultivated in the Sierra de Gata national park. It is an area situated in the north-east of the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura. Here you'll find pretty country villages, lush woodlands, magnificent mountains, flower-filled meadows and an infinite number of trails. It is for this reason that Miguel is committed to producing its olive oil using sustainable practices that have minimal impact on the environment. The mill runs on 100% renewable energy, and all of the water used in the production process is recycled back into the system. The company also uses state-of-the-art technology to monitor its carbon footprint and ensure that it stays at zero.

The Manzanilla Cacereña olive gets its name from its apple-like shape (manzana means apple in Spanish) and from the province of Cáceres, where it is primarily grown. This olive variety is very rich in polyphenols, which are antioxidants that can have numerous positive effects on human health.

• 500ml
• Origin: Eljas, Extremadura, Spain