In a 2 L tin, Az-Azeytun Arbequina arrives from Batea, in the Terra Alta, ready for the pantry. It is a young extra virgin olive oil with character, obtained directly from the olives and solely by mechanical means.
100% Arbequina, the kind that leaves a green, fruity taste and a light bitterness on the tongue. Whoever opens a tin of Az-Azeytun Arbequina finds almond and walnut first, and behind them artichoke, fennel and tomato.
Az-Azeytun Arbequina at a glance
Variety- 100% Arbequina
Origin- Batea, Terra Alta, Tarragona
Format- 2 L tin
Packaging- Tin, shields the oil from light
Profile- Green and fruity with light bitterness
Producer- Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL
Ingredient- Extra virgin olive oil
How Az-Azeytun Arbequina comes across
Nose
Almond and walnut when you open the tin, with tomato and fennel in the background.
Palate
A green, fruity taste with a light bitterness and artichoke underneath.
Finish
It leaves slowly and without roughness, with just the right bitterness and a memory of green fruit.
Batea and the Maijó family
Batea is the town in the Terra Alta, in the Terres de l’Ebre, where Az-Azeytun is born. Abel Maijó, from a farming family, learned from his grandfather to work the land, the vines and the olive trees, and studied viticulture before devoting himself to his own oil.
That school of field and cellar shows in a young oil with character, made from the area’s varieties. Az-Azeytun Arbequina is signed by Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL, based in Batea.
What to enjoy Az-Azeytun Arbequina with
- Toast with tomato and generous oil.
- Tomato and green-leaf salads.
- Chargrilled vegetables, dressed as they leave the fire.
- Vegetable rice dishes, with a raw thread of oil at the table.
- Mediterranean fish, with a drizzle at the end.
Why Az-Azeytun Arbequina in a 2 L tin
The tin shields the oil completely from light, and two litres is a comfortable size: it fits in any cupboard and covers many meals at home.
It is the pantry format. Refill an everyday cruet from it and keep the tin tightly closed, away from the heat of the stove.
Frequently asked questions
How many litres are in the tin?
It holds 2 L of extra virgin olive oil.
Why a tin and not glass?
Because the tin shields the oil completely from light, which helps keep it better in the pantry.
Is Az-Azeytun Arbequina good for cooking?
Yes, it is an oil made for everyday cooking, although it shows its character best raw.
How do I store the tin once opened?
Tightly closed, in a cool, dark place, refilling a small cruet for day-to-day use.
Product information
- Producer: Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL, C/ Cos, 3-B, 43786 Batea, Tarragona
- Origin: Batea, Terra Alta, Tarragona
- Variety: Arbequina
- Contents: 2 L
- Ingredient: Extra virgin olive oil
| Energy | 3700 kJ / 900 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 98 g |
| of which saturates | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Reference values for extra virgin olive oil.
