Color: bright and intense greenish yellow
Bitterness: medium
Sweetness: intense / high
Spicy: medium
Fruity: intense / high
On the nose it presents very soft aromas, with a certain touch of apple and very pleasant grass.
In the mouth: mild flavor, slightly almond-shaped with a slight green apple flavor and aroma that recalls the fresh and green smell of the olive at its optimum point of ripeness.
Distinctive: PDO Oil from La Rioja
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Telephone: 941 31 18 25
Email: miguel@bodegasmuga.com
Website: www.bodegasmuga.com
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.