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 tin it is the pantry format par excellence: a container that keeps the oil in the dark, just as it likes it.
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, that deserves a container worthy of keeping it fresh.
Az-Azeytun Oliana at a glance
Variety- 100% Oliana
Origin- Batea, Terra Alta (Tarragona)
Format- 2 L tin
Container- Tin, shields the oil from light
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, signs the character of Az-Azeytun Oliana.
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 tin
The tin shields the oil completely from light, which is welcome in a pantry where the container waits for weeks. It is the format for always having a reserve ready without taking up too much space.
It is best to refill a daily cruet from it and keep the tin tightly closed. Store it in a cool place, away from the heat of the stove.
Questions about Az-Azeytun Oliana
How much oil is in the Az-Azeytun Oliana tin?
Two litres of extra virgin olive oil from the Oliana variety, in a tin.
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.
What is the advantage of the tin?
It shields the oil completely from light, one of the things most worth avoiding when storing it.
How should I store the tin?
Tightly closed, in a cool place, away from the heat of the stove.
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.
