Oro del Desierto – Hojiblanca (2022 Harvest)

Organic, single-varietal Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil from Almeria, Spain. This is a more mild yet flavorful EVOO with notes of green tomato leaf, ripe tomato, yellow apple and green banana. Medium bitterness and medium pungency.  

This family-run operation recently won a prestigious award for the most sustainable olive farm in Spain.  Oro del Desierto also is a member of the Living Olive Groves Project and is focused on improving biodiversity in its groves.

Producer: Oro del Desierto
Harvest: Fall 2022
Olive varietal: Hojiblanca
Country, region: Spain, Andalucia
Suggested food pairings: Salads, eggs, meats, goat cheese, soups and stews, romesco sauce
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Oro del Desierto Hojiblanca Organoleptic Spider (PDF)