Az-Azeytun Empeltre comes from Batea, in the heart of the Terra Alta, and is presented in a 100 ml glass bottle. It is a young extra virgin olive oil with character, obtained directly from the olives and solely by mechanical means.
Empeltre from monumental olive trees, fruity, with light green grass, fresh nuances, fennel and artichoke. Az-Azeytun Empeltre in this mini format is the easiest way to get to know it: one bottle to try with no commitment.
Az-Azeytun Empeltre at a glance
Variety- Empeltre
Origin- Batea, Terra Alta, Tarragona
Format- 100 ml glass bottle
Profile- Fruity, with mild bitterness and pungency
Producer- Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL
Ingredient- Extra virgin olive oil
How Az-Azeytun Empeltre tastes
Nose
Fruit with light green grass and fresh nuances; behind them come the fennel and artichoke of an Empeltre from monumental olive trees.
Palate
Mild bitterness and pungency, with a sweetness that prevails and rounds off every drop.
Finish
It stays with that dominant sweetness, without the bitterness or pungency hardening it.
Batea, in the Terra Alta
Az-Azeytun was born in Batea, in the Terra Alta district of the Terres de l’Ebre. Abel Maijó, from a farming family, learned from his grandfather to work the land, the vines and the olive trees, and studied viticulture before setting out with his own oil.
Az-Azeytun Empeltre is a young oil with character, made from the area’s own varieties, and it is signed by Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL, of Batea.
Where Az-Azeytun Empeltre shines
- Bread with tomato, with the oil straight from the bottle.
- Salads, dressed when served.
- Chargrilled vegetables, with a little drizzle at the end.
- Rice dishes, to finish the plate at the table.
- Mediterranean fish, raw over the hot plate.
Why Az-Azeytun Empeltre in a 100 ml bottle
The glass bottle protects the oil and is handy for serving at the table. At 100 ml it is a size made for trying, for sharing a tasting at home or for adding to a gift.
If Az-Azeytun Empeltre wins you over, there are larger formats to cook with every day. Once opened, close it tightly and keep it away from light and heat.
Frequently asked questions
How much oil is in the bottle?
It holds 100 ml of extra virgin olive oil, in a glass bottle.
Is Az-Azeytun Empeltre bitter or pungent?
It has mild bitterness and pungency; on the palate sweetness prevails.
What notes can I expect?
Light green grass, fresh nuances, fennel and artichoke, over a fruity base.
How do I store an open bottle?
Close it tightly and keep it away from light and heat.
Product information
- Producer: Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL, C/ Cos, 3-B, 43786 Batea, Tarragona
- Origin: Batea, Terra Alta, Tarragona
- Variety: Empeltre
- Contents: 100 ml
- Ingredient: Extra virgin olive oil
| Energy | 3700 kJ / 900 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 100 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.
