La Cultivada Quinta Esencia

Organic, Biodynamic & Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. La Cultivada Quintaesencia follows on from our four monovarietals – it represents the purest, most delicious way of combing the three fundamental principles: the bitterness of the picual with the lively spiciness of the hojiblanca and the persistent, almondy fragrance of the arbequina. This is a blend that we produce after each year’s harvest and once our monovarietal oils have been selected, which we then combine with the precision and knowledge of an alchemist.

“Quintaesencia” (quintessence) is perfection itself, the elixir of life that exists to such a degree of such purity that it transforms everything into gold. In ancient times, alchemists used this word to refer to the soul or to aether.

ORGANOLEPTIC PROFILE

An oil of medium-high fruitiness with predominantly green overtones. Exceptionally fragrant, with herbaceous notes and very reminiscent of vegetables, along with aromas of green apple and wild flowers.

On the palate, a striking combination of leafy greens and green almond which persists in the aftertaste, together with a hint of bitterness and a progressively spicy finish.

An extremely well balanced, harmonious oil.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Matching such a versatile oil as La Cultivada Quintaesencia will depend on your very own imagination and daring, and on your gastronomic creativity in the kitchen. With its complex range of aromas and flavours, La Cultivada Quintaesencia will pair perfectly with:

– Leafy green salads such as watercress and spinach, chicory and radicchio.
– Grilled vegetables such as green asparagus and aubergines.
– Baked mushrooms or stuffed artichokes.
– Hearty meat stews.
– Lentil or soya casseroles.
– Barbecued meat and smoked fish.
– Lamb couscous.
– Risottos and paellas.
– Cured Manchego cheese.