Isbilya
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sikitita Variety
$39.99
Unit price perHonestly, it's one of the best (if not the best) oils we've ever had. I know we said the same about our other oil from Isbilya, the Koroneiki variety, but this brand has us completely in love!
This gourmet olive oil is early harvest and cold extracted. Furthermore, it has been bottled in premium glass under an inert atmosphere.
Sourced from select olives in Sevilla and processed using traditional methods, it embodies the essence of Andalusian culinary heritage. Ideal for enhancing a wide range of dishes, from salads to grilled meats, this unfiltered olive oil adds depth and complexity to any recipe.
How to use this olive oil?
It is recommended for more delicate palates looking for more sophisticated flavors, with a touch of spice. Perfect to be used uncooked, both on its own and with a great variety of foods to improve flavor and texture.
What is Sikitita olives?
Sikitita olives is a new variety obtained from the crossbreeding of two olive varieties: Picual and Arbequina. With their small size and high oil content, they are ideal for the extraction of extra virgin olive oil, which can be used in a variety of dishes to enhance their flavor without overpowering them.
The Sikitita variety is prized for producing olive oil with a smooth and fruity flavor, along with a delicate aromatic profile. Additionally, it is known for its low levels of bitterness, making it particularly appealing to those who prefer a milder taste in their olive oil.
Tasting notes
On the nose, it presents a high intensity of fruity aromas with notes of fresh leaves and grass, as well as hints of tomato and a curious combination of aromatic herbs.
On the palate, it is moderately bitter and spicy, with certain nuances reminiscent of almonds and even banana.
Olive variety: Sikitita
Origin: Sevilla, Spain
Size: 500 ml/16.9 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.
