Varieties: arbequina
Colour: greenish yellow, bright and intense
Bitteness: light
Sweetness: light
Spicy: light
Fruity: medium
Flavours: apple and grass
Acidity: 0.10º
Characteristics of the tasting: in nose, it gives off very pleasant flavours, con hints of apple and grass. In the mouth, it has a smooth taste, slightly nutty with a subtle flavor of green apple and aroma reminiscent of green and fresh olive at its ripest.
Hallmark: PDO Aceite de La Rioja
Adress: C/ Real 4826220 Ollauri (La Rioja)
Telephone number: (+34) 941338023
Mobile: (+34) 678731335
Email: almazaraelalberque@hotmail.es
Web page: El Alberque
Symbol of quality and differentiation, PDO Aceite de La Rioja protects the oil produced in the Region of La Rioja, where the olive tree plantations date back centuries. Made with fresh fruits, grown according to traditional practices and collected using modern techniques, the liquid gold enjoys an exceptional quality.
Olive oil with Designation of Origin is the result of the work by makers from La Rioja, and the use of modern systems of production and growth. With an annual production of 500.000 liters, the oil is sold under 70 brands that enjoy great national and international recognition.
Fruity with very peculiar and slightly bitter flavor notes, the oil of La Rioja has very different characteristics. The distinction is acquired from weather conditions and the type of soil in the region.
Rioja´s liquid gold takes the consumer to a world of sensations that make the product a culinary gem. Slathered on toast is a delicious dish; as on vegetables and salads, customizes each dish with a distinctive flavor; and used to fry food, it offers many advantages over vegetable oils.
A Flagship of the Mediterranean diet, the virtues of Rioja´s oil surpass the gastronomic barriers. With high levels of oleic acid, its consumption has a positive effect on health. Nutritionists recommend it as one of the pillars of nourishment for its contents of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidant properties.