► Features of Herencia de la Sierra Hojiblanca Olive Oil

Herencia de la Sierra is a single-estate Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil produced from a family-owned olive grove in Villanueva de Algaidas (Málaga), at an altitude of 800 metres. The century-old olive trees are harvested exclusively by hand at the perfect stage of ripening, and the oil is cold extracted to preserve all of its natural properties.

It is the first private label created by a family that has been producing olive oil in these mountains for generations. A fully traceable product that faithfully reflects the unique terroir of this mountain olive grove located between Antequera and La Subbética, one of the world's most renowned EVOO-producing regions.

► Origin

Las Blanquillas Estate, Villanueva de Algaidas, Antequera region, Málaga, Spain. Mountain olive grove at 800 m above sea level with limestone-clay soils.

► Olive Variety

100% Hojiblanca

► Tasting note

Golden colour with green reflections. Medium-intensity ripe fruit aroma with notes of ripe fruit, dried herbs and a characteristic sweet background typical of Hojiblanca harvested at an advanced ripening stage. On the palate it is smooth and rounded, with light bitterness and a delicate, elegant peppery finish. Clean, persistent aftertaste. A balanced, approachable olive oil with plenty of personality.

► Pairing Suggestions

Its balanced profile, mild bitterness and pepperiness, together with a subtle sweetness, make it highly versatile both for finishing dishes and cooking. Chefs particularly appreciate its performance in emulsified sauces such as pil-pil, where it enhances the dish without overpowering the other ingredients.

Ideal for salads, carpaccios, grilled vegetables, tomato toast, rice dishes, fish, emulsified sauces and confit cooking.

► Production

Cold extracted 

► Producer

Herencia de la Sierra