Origin and Popularity:
The Arbequine olive finds its origins in a town called the Leridian province or Arbeca in Catalonia where its name comes from.
Although the Arbequine olives are mostly grown in Catalonia, its popularity has travelled to Andalusia, Argentina, and the South of France.
Character and Elegance:
Known in the whole world for the great quality of its oil, the Arbequine olives is one of the smallest, used to produce an oil of a unique character.
Rounder rather than ellongated, of primary maturation, and of a greenish purple color, the Arbequine olives produce a fine and exquisite oil.
It is during the fall season that the olives reach their full ripeness.
Mild and Fruity:
Ideal for the first step in olive oil appreciation, the Arbequine has a original flavor . It is appreciated for its fruity and its mild taste.
Its exquisite aroma brings to mind fresh garden vegetables and is at the same time fruity in nature. The color of the oil is green-yellow with apple and almonds sweet aromas.
The nuanced flavor will flatter most delicate palettes.
Creative and Healthy:
It is best used on crisp green salad,chilled vegetable dishes such as cucumbers, tomatoes provençales, or even potato salad.
It should preferably be used uncooked with gourmet food dishes with low or fast heat but can be used for light frying and simmering. It’s fantastic with steamed and grilled vegetables.
It’s marvellous on a fillet of fish seasoned with herbes de Provence, great with carpacios, and a heavenly creation of fresh fruit salad sprinkled with mint leaves.