Our olive oil

Arbequina oil, early harvested and unfiltered

Castillo de Monteagudo Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made in a completely artisanal way with Arbequina olives harvested at the optimal moment and cold-pressed to preserve all the flavor, aroma and properties.

The arbequina olive is native to the town of Arbeca (Lérida), although it has spread throughout Spain and the rest of the world due to the  quality of its oils and its ability to adapt to different climates and terrains. The trees are of low vigor and quick entry into production, ideal for new cultivation techniques. Early ripening avoids the risk of frost in December and January.

Arbequina olive trees produce small olives, which give rise to sweet and aromatic oils, with few bitter or pungent flavors.

Due to its popularity and geographical extension, arbequina oils can have many different nuances, but in general, vegetable aromas predominate: grass, apple, banana, tomato.

Arbequina oil is delicate and smooth, perfect for fish or seafood, to dress salads or to simply drink with toast and some tomato. Its non-invasive flavor makes it ideal for dishes such as potato omelette or gazpacho, as it provides texture and aroma without dominating the rest of the ingredients. It is also ideal for sweets and pastries thanks to its sweetness and low bitterness.

Cultivation and processing

In Castillo de Monteagudo we take exhaustive care of the whole process for the production of an extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality, from the selection of the best olives to the final bottling.

Tasting note

CASTILLO DE MONTEAGUDO EVOO 2024 – ARBEQUINA VARIETY.

In 2024, due to abundant autumn rains, the ripening of the olives has been relatively late and the grinding has been complicated by the high humidity of the paste.

We harvested the olives on the morning of November 9, at a temperature of 16ºC, which allowed the olives to arrive very fresh at the oil mill.

The tasting panel has rated our oil as Extra Virgin with a medium-high green fruitiness (5.3 out of 9), and balanced: a light bitterness (2.4) and a medium spiciness (3.4).

It is an extra virgin olive oil with an aroma of fresh grass, fruit and banana, with some hints of almond. You can detect local vegetables such as tomatoes and artichokes.

In the mouth it is an elegant and silky oil. Very balanced, sweet and with a slight spice. Medium persistence.

It is an oil that stands out for its softness and balance and is ideal to accompany delicate dishes such as vegetables or fish; or to have with some tomato toast.

Due to its light bitterness, it is also suitable for use in baking, as a complement or substitute for butter.

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