Our extra virgin olive oil
ORCHARD GALLEGO
At our beautiful Gallego estate, situated in the Montes de Málaga, we produce exceptional extra virgin olive oil from our grove of 1,000 Picual olive trees. Our centuries-old trees, some over 300 years old, stand as silent witnesses to traditional olive cultivation, each capable of yielding up to 200 kg of olives per harvest.
Quality control is entirely in our hands. During the early harvest season, our olives are carefully hand-picked over 5-7 days and transported immediately in jute sacks to our local mill. This swift journey from tree to press, followed by direct transport to Belgium, ensures the highest quality extra virgin olive oil without any intermediaries.
Throughout the year, we maintain our grove using only natural products and traditional farming methods. Our careful pruning and soil cultivation keep our trees healthy and productive, resulting in an olive oil that's not only perfect for cooking at high temperatures (up to 207°C) but also carries the pure taste of our land.
Each bottle represents our dedication to quality and authenticity - from our Montes de Málaga estate directly to your table."
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WHAT IS EARLY HARVEST OLIVE OIL?
At Hacienda Gallego, we specialize in Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil, produced from our Picual olives at the optimal moment in early autumn. This careful timing is crucial - we harvest our olives while they're still green, before full maturity, to capture their most intense characteristics.
Our early harvest process results in an exceptional olive oil with distinctive qualities:
• Flavor Profile: Our Picual olives produce an oil characterized by its super fresh taste with green grass aromatics, complemented by a perfect balance of bitter notes and a distinctive spicy finish.
• Quality Assurance: By harvesting early and ensuring swift processing at our local mill, we maintain the lowest possible acidity levels - a key indicator of premium extra virgin olive oil quality.
• Natural Benefits: Early harvesting maximizes the oil's natural antioxidants and polyphenols, resulting in an olive oil that's not only flavorful but also rich in beneficial compounds.
• Versatility: With its high stability (up to 207°C), our early harvest oil is perfect for both cooking and finishing dishes.
The production process is meticulously controlled: our olives are hand-picked during a concentrated 5-7 day period and immediately transported to the mill. This careful attention to timing and process ensures that every bottle of Gallego Olive Oil maintains its exceptional quality from our estate directly to your table.
Available in both 500ml bottles and 2-liter tins, our early harvest olive oil represents the pure essence of our Montes de Málaga estate - a testament to traditional methods combined with modern quality standards.
THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER OF OUR PICUAL OLIVE OIL
We take pride in our exceptional Picual olive oil. This remarkable variety is distinguished by its distinctive bitter taste and, characteristic of our early harvest, delivers a pleasantly pungent finish. The oil captivates with its complex herbal bouquet, revealing delicate notes of olive leaf, Mediterranean herbs, fresh figs, and sun-ripened tomatoes.
While its bold character might surprise first-time tasters, our Picual olive oil's strength lies in its ability to transform dishes with just a few drops. What truly sets it apart is its exceptional composition - containing over 80% monounsaturated oleic acid. This unique profile, combined with low levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids, makes our oil one of the most stable varieties available, offering superior resistance to oxidation and rancidity.
Each bottle represents the pure essence of our mountainside estate, where every olive is hand-picked and quickly processed to ensure the highest quality extra virgin olive oil - from our groves directly to your table.