Oro Bailén Hojiblanca - New Harvest 24/25 - 'Ho Edition'

Cultivar: Monovarietal 100% Hojiblanca

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Andalucia, Spain. 500 mls.

Profile: Oro Bailen's Hojiblanca is a premium extra virgin olive oil from this highly awarded olive oil producer, (99 points score in Flos Olei, the international olive oil guide for 2022) from Jaen, Andalucia. Flos Olei score of 99/100.

With a very good high polyphenol level of 440 mg/kg and a low acidity (0.10%), this EVOOS offers medium-high green fruitiness with ripe notes of fresh fruit. Tones of artichoke, tomato, apple, and green banana in the aroma, with hints of wildflowers and plants such as fennel and blackberry. Elegant and sweet at the start, with a light bitterness and a progressive spiciness that lingers, offering a balanced and harmonious flavour profile.

Analysis:
Acidity: 0.10%
Polyphenols: 440 mg/kg
Peroxide Value: 6.9 mEq O2/kg
K232: 1.58
K270: 0.17

Harvest time: October (early harvest)
Preserved under nitrogen until bottling.

Food pairings: Elevates most dishes without overwhelming; a fabulous EVOO for everyday cooking and frying; drizz over light meats and fish dishes, salads, all vegetables and even desserts.

Selected awards:
Gold - New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) 2020
Gold - Platinum -  London International Olive Oil Competition 2019
Gold - EVO IOOC (Italy) - 2019

From the producers:
"Oro Bailén is a prestigious Spanish extra virgin olive oil producer based in Villanueva de Andújar, Jaén, Andalusia. Founded by the Gálvez-González family, the company is known for its commitment to quality, tradition, and innovation in olive oil production.

The company is one of the world's most awarded olive oil producers with a score of 99 points in the 2023 edition of Flos Olei, the prestigious international olive oil guide. 

Their oils are made from carefully selected olives, harvested early in the season to ensure maximum freshness and complexity of flavour. The EVOOs are primarily from the picual and arbequina olive varieties, with the picual being particularly renowned for its intense fruitiness, balanced bitterness, and spiciness. The arbequina variety, on the other hand, offers a smoother and more delicate profile.

Oro Bailén has won numerous prestigious awards worldwide, including Gold Medals at the NYIOOC (New York International Olive Oil Competition) and Olive Japan, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the industry. The company prioritizes sustainability, using innovative techniques that enhance production without harming the environment."