Auream Argudell PDO Empordà 250 ml is the gateway to a variety few people know: Argudell, the olive of the Empordà, protected here by the Protected Designation of Origin Oli de l’Empordà.
A quarter litre to discover it slowly, over a good slice of bread.
Auream Argudell PDO Empordà at a glance
Brand- Llàgrimes del Canigó, Auream
Variety- Argudell
PDO- Oli de l’Empordà
Intensity- Medium
Origin- Agullana, Girona
Format- 250 ml bottle
Tasting Auream Argudell PDO Empordà
As it is poured, a green fruitiness appears, recalling freshly cut grass, tomato plant and fresh almond. On the palate the entry is gentle, almost shy, and then moderate bitterness and pepperiness arrive to hold it together without any harshness.
Argudell is delicate and complex at once: it does not try to impress with strength but wins people over with nuance. Every sip is a reminder that the Empordà is a land of wind, nearby sea and mountains.
Llàgrimes del Canigó, at the foot of the Pyrenees
Llàgrimes del Canigó makes its oils in Agullana, in the Alt Empordà, where the olive groves look up at the Canigó massif and the tramontana wind blows hard for much of the year. Its name, «tears of the Canigó», evokes the snow-capped mountain that presides over the landscape.
The Auream range is made exclusively from Argudell, a native Empordà variety little known outside Catalonia, which gives fine oils full of nuance. At Espai Oleum we treat it as one of the treasures of the house: Catalan oil from a neighbouring county, with a personality like no other.
The small bottle is the best way to begin: a quarter litre for discovering, spoonful by spoonful, why Argudell wins over everyone who tastes it. In the shop we often open one so customers can compare it with an Arbequina; the difference shows at the first sip.
How to enjoy Auream Argudell PDO Empordà
- Bread with tomato.
- Tomato salads.
- Baked white fish.
- Chargrilled vegetables.
In the small bottle, Argudell calls for simple dishes where it can shine: pa amb tomàquet, a salad with fresh cheese or a fish suquet served with a drizzle at the end. It is also a beautiful gift for someone who has tasted everything.
Auream Argudell PDO Empordà: the 250 ml bottle
The 250 ml format is finished within a few weeks, with the oil always at its best. It is ideal for trying the variety for the first time or for giving as a gift.
For greater use there is the 500 ml bottle and the three-bottle sets.
Frequently asked questions
What is Argudell?
A native variety from the Empordà, in Girona.
Does it have a PDO?
Yes, PDO Oli de l’Empordà.
Who makes Auream Argudell PDO Empordà?
Llàgrimes del Canigó, in Agullana.
Are there other formats?
Yes, 500 ml and three-bottle sets.
Product information
- Product: Auream Argudell PDO Empordà
- Name: extra virgin olive oil.
- Variety: Argudell.
- PDO: Oli de l’Empordà.
- Origin: Empordà, Girona, Spain.
- Contents: 250 ml.
- Operator: CANIGOOIL SL, C/ del Cementiri, s/n, 17707 Agullana (Girona).
- Storage: tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat.
- Allergens: none.
Nutrition information per 100 ml
| Energy | 3386 kJ / 824 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 91,5 g |
| of which saturates | 17,6 g |
| monounsaturates | 64,1 g |
| polyunsaturates | 9,8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
