Esporão Biológico Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a high-quality Portuguese EVOO produced from sustainable and organically certified olives. This medium-bodied Portuguese Extra Virgin Olive is made from a blend of Blanqueta, Arbequina, Cobrançosa, Cordovil and Picual olives and characterised by vibrant green grass, green apple and tomato aromas and flavours.
This premium EVOO and the Esporão Azeites do Norte Alentejano DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil are both available to buy at Fareham Wine Cellar.
Although Esporão was founded in 1977, it was not until 20 years later, in 1997, that they set themselves the challenge of producing the finest Portuguese extra virgin olive oils. The estate selects only the finest native olive varieties from the estate’s own olive groves in Reguengos de Monsaraz (and sometimes from local growers). The estate covers some 1849 hectares with 441 hectares of vines and 93 hectares of olive groves.
The estate is located in the Alentejo DOC in the Reguengos de Monsaraz sub-region some 170 km from Lisbon. The Alentejo is characterised by hot and dry summers, mild springs and autumns and cold, dry winters. The combination of sunshine and minimal rainfall produces ideal conditions for grape growing, but the region is also known for its many olive groves and cork oak forests.
Today, the company has expanded to produce wines outside of Alentejo in the Douro (Murcas) and Vinho Verde (Quinta do Ameal) regions. They are one of the largest organic wine producers in the world.
Esporão Biológico Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil has aromas of Green grass, green apple, green and ripe tomato, salad rocket, artichoke, and banana peel. The palate is complex, bitter, spicy and persistent.
A great oil for finishing dishes, drizzling or dipping bread in.
It has a natural affinity for soups and tomatoes. It is also good for making pesto.
What is EVOO?
EVOO is an abbreviation for Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
What Does Biologico Mean?
Biologici means “organic” in Portuguese.
Is Esporão Biologico Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil organic?
Yes. This extra virgin olive oil is organically certified by Agricert and produced using sustainable farming methods that respect both the environment and local communities.
Is this olive oil suitable for cooking?
Yes. While it excels as a finishing oil, its stability and quality also make it suitable for light cooking, sautéing, and gentle heat applications. This oil is not suitable for cooking at high temperatures.
How should I store EVOO?
It should be stored in a cool, dark place, out of sunlight, somewhere where there is little temperature fluctuation.
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