El Lagar del Soto
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Manzanilla - PDO Gata-Hurdes
$15.99
Unit price perDiscover the Exquisite Flavor of Manzanilla Olive Oil from Gata-Hurdes
El Lagar del Soto Premium PDO Gata-Hurdes is a superior category extra virgin olive oil made from Manzanilla Cacereña olives, harvested from olive trees registered under the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Gata-Hurdes. This oil originates from areas of special environmental protection in Spain, making it not only a gourmet product but also a sustainable choice.
The Gata-Hurdes region, located in the privileged environment of northern Cáceres, is renowned for its mild climate, abundant rainfall, and rich vegetation. These natural factors combine to produce olives with a diverse range of flavors, resulting in this extraordinary Spanish extra virgin olive oil.
Every Spanish household treasures quality olive oil in their kitchen, so why not add this premium EVOO to your Spanish grocery collection?
Why Choose El Lagar del Soto Premium PDO Gata-Hurdes?
- Certified PDO Gata-Hurdes: A true representation of the unique terroir and climate of northern Cáceres, Spain.
- Handpicked Olives: Made from Manzanilla Cacereña olives that are carefully handpicked using the “milking” method.
- Cold Pressed: This cold extracted oil ensures the highest quality and retains the olive’s nutrients and flavor profile.
- Sustainable Agriculture: The olives are grown in rain-fed farming conditions, adhering to environmentally friendly practices.
Production – Harvesting Manzanilla Olives by Hand
The Manzanilla Cacereña olives used for El Lagar del Soto are handpicked at the start of each harvest season using the milking method, ensuring the highest quality olives are selected. These olives are sourced from traditional rain-fed farming systems, where no irrigation is used, making this olive oil a sustainable choice. This careful harvesting process, combined with cold pressing, gives this EVOO its unique organoleptic characteristics and unrepeatable flavor.
How to Use El Lagar del Soto Premium EVOO
This gourmet olive oil is versatile and perfect for a range of dishes:
- Raw with Bread: Drizzle over fresh crusty bread for a simple yet exquisite experience.
- In Sauces and Emulsions: Add to mayonnaise or use it in dressings to bring out elegant flavors.
- Salads, Fish, and Vegetables: Perfect for enhancing the flavor of salads, grilled fish, and roasted vegetables.
- Finishing Dishes: Use as a finishing touch to elevate any dish with its fruity aroma and rich taste.
- Desserts: Surprisingly delightful when used in desserts or to marinate fruits in emulsions or macerations.
Tasting Notes – A Rich, Fruity Experience
Color: Bright yellow with clean, greenish reflections.
Palate: Initially sweet, with a slight bitterness and a pungent finish, providing a balanced flavor experience.
Aroma: Intense fruity aroma of green olive, green leaf, almond, tomato plant, and hints of banana, green wood, and nettles, with a touch of astringency.
Buy El Lagar del Soto Premium PDO Gata-Hurdes Online
Elevate your Spanish grocery collection with the El Lagar del Soto Premium EVOO from Gata-Hurdes. Order online at Iberico Taste and enjoy fast, reliable shipping across the USA. Whether you’re drizzling it on salads, creating gourmet sauces, or adding a fruity touch to desserts, this Manzanilla olive oil is a must-have for any food lover seeking the best in Spanish olive oils.
Olive variety: Manzanilla Cacereña
Origin: Cáceres, Spain
Size: 250 ml/8.45 oz
100% Extra virgin olive oil
Store in a cool, dry place.
Picual Olive Oil
Bitterness: high
Spiciness: medium
Use: suitable for high-temperature cooking, although it can also be used for long stews or as a preservative for sausages, meats, cheeses, and canned goods in general.
recommended for individuals with high cholesterol as it reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol and increases HDL (good) cholesterol due to its high content of oleic acid. This oil has a robust flavor profile, so individuals who are not accustomed to such flavors may experience some resistance.
Arbequina Olive Oil
Bitterness: light
Spiciness: light
Use: it can be used for toast, salads, fish, seafood, desserts (as a substitute for butter)
it is the most recommended variety for individuals who are not accustomed to consuming extra virgin olive oil.
Manzanilla Olive Oil
Bitterness: light
Spiciness: light
Use: ideal for frying and for preparing hearty fish recipes like cod. It is also highly recommended for consumption raw, to dress salads, or as part of a good breakfast.
Recommended variety for individuals who are not accustomed to consuming extra virgin olive oil.
Hojiblanca Olive Oil
Bitterness: light
Spiciness: medium
Use: salad dressing, cod fish, tuna, or other salted fish stews. Ideal fot tomato toast with Jamon Iberico.
suitable for both experienced palates and those new to olive oil.
Morisca Olive Oil
Bitterness: light
Spiciness: light
Use: salad dressing, cod fish, tuna, or other salted fish stews. Ideal for tomato toast with Jamon Iberico.
recommended variety for individuals who are not accustomed to consuming extra virgin olive oil.
Cornicabra Olive Oil
Bitterness: medium
Spiciness: high
Use: enhance the flavor of roasted meats and fish, healthy recipes and toasts.
Recommendation: this oil has a robust flavor profile, so individuals who are not accustomed to such flavors may experience some resistance.
Coupage Olive Oil
While the various types of olive oil mentioned earlier are obtained from a single type of olive, this variety is achieved by blending different olive varieties during the milling or extraction phase.
An Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coupage widely accepted is the one formed by the picual and arbequina varieties since it represents the perfect combination, achieving a blend of flavors that would be impossible to obtain separately.
$15.99
Unit price per