Az-Azeytun Empeltre comes from Batea, in the Terra Alta, with the strength of monumental olive trees and the character of a young oil. In its 5 L container it is the pantry staple for anyone who cooks every day and does not want to give up the taste of a local extra virgin.
Behind it is Abel Maijó, from a farming family, who learned from his grandfather to work the land, the vines and the olive trees. With Az-Azeytun Empeltre he brings to the table a fruity oil with light green grass, where sweetness rules over bitterness.
Az-Azeytun Empeltre at a glance
Variety- Empeltre
Origin- Batea, Terra Alta, Tarragona
Producer- Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL
Format- 5 L container with handle
Use- Everyday cooking and table, best raw
Ingredient- Extra virgin olive oil
Aroma and taste
Nose
Fruity, with light green grass, fresh nuances and a background of fennel and artichoke. It is an Empeltre from monumental olive trees.
Palate
Gentle bitterness and pepperiness, with a sweetness that comes to the fore and keeps the palate calm.
Finish
The sweetness carries on to the end, with no rough edges.
An oil from the Terra Alta
Az-Azeytun was born in Batea, in the Terra Alta district of the Terres de l’Ebre in Catalonia. Abel Maijó grew up among vines and olive trees, studied viticulture and ended up devoting himself to his own oil.
That upbringing shows in a young oil with character, made from the area’s own varieties, obtained directly from the olives and solely by mechanical means. Az-Azeytun Empeltre comes from Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL, in Batea.
What Az-Azeytun Empeltre is good for
- Bread with tomato for the whole family, with no skimping.
- Everyday salads, dressed raw.
- Chargrilled vegetables, with a good splash as they come off the heat.
- Sunday rice dishes, finished at the table.
- Mediterranean fish, with a thread of oil.
Why Az-Azeytun Empeltre in a 5 L container
The container with a handle is the family format for everyday cooking: five litres that get used up at home before the oil loses its charm from being open too long.
Keep it closed in a cool, dark place and refill a cruet from it so you always have some at hand next to the hob.
Frequently asked questions
What does Az-Azeytun Empeltre taste like?
It is fruity, with light green grass, fennel and artichoke. The bitterness and pepperiness are gentle and sweetness is what predominates.
Is Az-Azeytun Empeltre good for cooking?
Yes, the 5 L container is designed for daily cooking, although raw is where its character shows best.
How should I store the 5 L container?
Closed, in a cool, dark spot. For daily use, fill a cruet and keep the container tightly capped.
Product information
- Producer: Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL, C/ Cos, 3-B, 43786 Batea, Tarragona
- Ingredient: extra virgin olive oil
- Contents: 5 L
| 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 |
