Az-Azeytun Oliana is an extra virgin olive oil from Batea, in the heart of the Terra Alta, made from Oliana, a young variety that still has plenty to say. In a 2 L container it is the simplest way to get to know it: enough to cook with for several weeks, without committing to a large format.
Behind Az-Azeytun Oliana is Abel Maijó, a countryman raised among vines and olive trees who decided to make his own oil. The result is an extra virgin with character, green and fruity with a light bitterness, equally at home on breakfast toast and on the dinner plate.
Az-Azeytun Oliana at a glance
Variety- 100% Oliana
Origin- Batea, Terra Alta (Tarragona)
Format- 2 L container with handle
Producer- Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL
Use- Everyday cooking and raw dressings
Profile- Green fruity with a light bitterness
How it tastes
Nose
It opens with almond and walnut, and the artichoke follows, a vegetal aroma that brings freshness and a hint of the vegetable garden.
Palate
Green and fruity, with fennel and tomato peeping through the taste of the olive, and a light bitterness that gives structure without hardness.
Finish
The bitterness fades gently and leaves a clean vegetal memory, the kind that makes you reach for another piece of bread.
From Batea, in the Terra Alta
Az-Azeytun was born in Batea, in the Terra Alta district of the Terres de l’Ebre. Abel Maijó comes from a farming family: he learned from his grandfather to work the land, the vines and the olive trees, and studied viticulture before devoting himself to his own oil.
It is a young oil made from the area’s own varieties and obtained directly from the olives solely by mechanical means. Oliana, a recent variety grown in the Terra Alta, gives Az-Azeytun Oliana its name and personality.
Where Az-Azeytun Oliana shines
- Bread with tomato, with a generous pour and flaky salt on top.
- Seasonal salads, dressed raw so you can notice its character.
- Chargrilled vegetables such as calçots, aubergine or peppers.
- Rice dishes and spoon stews, added at the end of cooking.
- Mediterranean fish, grilled or baked.
Az-Azeytun Oliana in a 2 L container
The 2 L container is the format for anyone who wants to try before filling the pantry, or for a household of two that cooks daily without using more litres than needed. With a handle and easy to manage, it fits in any cupboard.
Keep it closed, in a cool, dark place, and refill the cruet you use by the stove from it. That way the rest of the oil stays sheltered from air and light.
Questions about Az-Azeytun Oliana
How much oil is in the Az-Azeytun Oliana container?
Two litres of extra virgin olive oil from the Oliana variety, in a container with a handle.
Is Az-Azeytun Oliana good for cooking?
Yes. It is an oil made for everyday use: it shines raw and also goes well with sautés, rice, vegetables and fish.
Is it a good way to try it for the first time?
The 2 L container is the smallest container format of this range, a comfortable way to get to know Az-Azeytun Oliana.
How should I store the container?
Closed, in a cool, dark place, away from the heat of the stove and direct light.
Product information
- Producer: Comercial Az-Azeytun XCIII SL, C/ Cos, 3-B, 43786 Batea, Tarragona
- Ingredient: extra virgin olive oil
- Contents: 2 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 |
Reference values for extra virgin olive oil.
