Esporāo Arrifes Organic Extra Virgin

Harvest

The 2023 agricultural year was a hot, dry year overall. In winter the
temperature was mild and there was high precipitation. In spring,
higher temperatures affected flowering, which led to significant
drops in production. The hot summer and the humidity at the end
of October forced us to accelerate the harvest to be able to harvest
the olives in perfect condition.

Olive Processing

Shortly after harvest, the olives are received and separated by variety
at the Esporão mill, where cold extraction immediately begins at
room temperatures no higher than 24°C (75°F). The fruit is quickly
milled and then run through a heat exchanger, a system that
shortens extraction time and preserve the aromas of this olive oil.
The paste is centrifuged, and the pomace is mechanically separated
from the olive oil that is immediately filtered and packaged.

Intensity

3/5

Origin

Reguengos de Monsaraz
Alentejo, Portugal

Olive Grove

Organic production

Varieties

Cobrançosa (75%) and
Arbequina (25%)

Sizes

250 ml. 500 ml

Aroma

Fresh cut grass, green almond shell and green banana peel

Palate

Complex, slightly spicy, bitter, and astringent with a finish of dried nuts, olive leaves and green vegetables

Acidity

0,2%

Pairing

Ideal for fresh pasta, steamed or grilled vegetables, green salads such as arugula and watercress

Storage

Store in a cool dark place

Best
Before End
January 2026