Description
The Aceite Monterrubio PDO is an extra virgin olive oil made from 90% Cornezuelo and Jabata varieties of olive and 10% from the Mollar, Corniche, Picolimón, Morilla and Cornicabra varieties of Olea europea L. olives.
Production Area
The production area of Aceite Monterrubio PDO is located in the eastern part of the province of Badajoz in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura.
Production Method
The olives are harvested traditionally either by hand or mechanically. Only olives harvested directly from the tree are used. The olives must be pressed within 76 hours of harvesting. Two methods are used for this process: the traditional or discontinuous method, in which the sorting phase is separate from the washing, crushing, extraction and decanting phases and the continuous method where all the phases follow each other one after the other.
Appearance and Flavour
Aceite Monterrubio PDO has a fruity flavour, an almond-scented aroma, mildly bitter and spicy and is greenish yellow in colour.
History
The first record of the importance of the olive and Aceite Monterrubio PDO in this area dates back to 1791 which gives testimony to how the cultivation of the olive has been carried out here for centuries and was the principal resource of the local economy. Olive cultivation now takes second place, both in the land area it covers and in the amount produced.
Gastronomy
Extra virgin olive oil is easily degradable and must be stored correctly to maintain its organoleptic qualities. It should therefore be kept in a cool, dark place at a temperature between 14 and 18°C, away from sources of heat and away from other foods which produce odours. It should be used within four to six months of pressing to enjoy its flavour at its best. The Aceite Monterrubio PDO can be used as a condiment but can also be used in many recipes since it will enhance rather than mask the aroma and the flavour of the dish. It is a blend of flavours, aromas and essences which give a special touch both to traditional recipes and modern and exotic recipes without detracting from the flavour and the quality of this important part of the Mediterranean diet.
Marketing
This olive oil is sold as Aceite Monterrubio PDO. It is sold in bottles of 0.25, 0.5 and 0.75 l and in PET or tin containers in 1 - 2 and 5 l sizes.
Distinctive Features
The area where Aceite Monterrubio PDO is produced has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers; there, the olive orchards are surrounded by fields of wheat, shrubbery and oak trees and the soil is clay. The climate and the soil give this oil its particular organoleptic characteristics.
