1. Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2. Best quality and flavour olive oil
3. Directly from the best olives fruits in Spain
Although our own production is based completely on the CORNICABRA variety of olive, which is native to the area and improved over generations through selection and refinement, we can bottle VIRGIN OLIVE OIL of any variety in response to customer preference.
The CORNICABRA variety of olive is also known as ‘cornezuelo’: a name which refers to the curved shape of the fruit, which is reminiscent of a goat´s horn. The olive groves in this area tend to be small in size, due to the fact that they are familiar propietorships where traditional cultivation techniques are used. These growing methods are distinguished by having a relatively low volume of production, in comparison to some other productive areas of Spain. Nevertheless, this factor creates an homogeneous and exceptionally high quality product.
This fruit is borne on tree of average vigour . Its canopy has pendulum-shaped branches and some areas present a denser foliage than others. The size of the fruit is medium to large and its weight fluctuates between 3 and 3.5 gr. The stem is slightly elongated. Its colour varies from light green to cream through violet and finally to black when fully ripe. Its fat yield is good, higher than 22 %.
Types of olive oil:
Any olive juice, that is, the oil obtained through mechanical methods, is called Virgin Olive Oil. Nevertheless there can be different qualities in a juice, therefore a classification is needed to distinguish them:
Olive oils, which until recent times were known as pure olive oils, are a blend of refined olive oil and edible virgin olive oil. Depending on the quantity of virgin olive oil added the final acidity can oscillate between 0.4º, 0.8º or 1º. The greater the quantity of edible virgin, the higher the acidity and the darker the colour , due to the fact that refined olive oil on its own is very pale and its acidity practically 0º.
Organic First Cold Pressed extra virgin olive oil from Spartan Rolling Hills are available in:
* 500 ml glass bottles-case of 12
* 750 ml glass bottles-case of 12
* 18 litre containers
Black & Green Olives [mixed) and marinated in red wine vinegar and sea salt and packed in Pure, Unfiltered Extra Virgin Regular Olive Oil for your home or restaurant/hotel
*500 ml glass jars- case of 12
*20 Litre containers