Melgarejo Clásico 1L is an extra virgin olive oil that represents the long olive-growing tradition of Pegalajar, in the fertile lands of Jaén. Made from carefully tended olive groves, this juice stands out for its taste balance, its medium body and a harmony that makes it the gastronomic pillar of everyday quality cooking.
Melgarejo Clásico 1L is designed for households and lovers of good food who need a versatile and reliable extra virgin. Green with clean golden reflections, it delivers a fresh palate that combines fruity attributes with a bitterness and a pungency that sit very well together.
Sensory profile and tasting notes of Melgarejo Clásico 1L
The Picual variety is the soul of the Jaén groves, providing structural solidity and a stability against oxidation that is recognised across the sector. In this classic-profile oil, the intense attributes come across rounded and very approachable.
The structural solidity of the fruit from Pegalajar results in an extra virgin with excellent persistence on the palate. Its initial sweet profile and the calculated softening of bitterness and pungency make this juice a faithful companion for all kinds of culinary preparations.
- Nose: clean aromas of fresh olive, touches of green apple, wild thyme and field grass.
- Palate: a soft base with a light, well-softened bitterness and a good fluid passage.
- Finish: a pleasant, gentle pungency that adds freshness without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The family story of Melgarejo in Pegalajar
The family company Melgarejo was founded in 1995 by the children of Francisco Melgarejo and Juana Cordero to continue the olive-growing work carried out for more than two centuries by their ancestors. Its main mill is located in the Jaén town of Pegalajar, with historic estates such as El Cuchillejo. Its facilities include stainless-steel tanks with nitrogen to keep the oil in perfect condition under the protection of the Sierra Mágina Designation of Origin.
The house’s track record has been recognised with prestigious national and international awards that back its constant commitment to quality at every harvest.
Culinary uses recommended for Melgarejo Clásico 1L
The versatility of Melgarejo Clásico 1L makes it an all-round culinary essential for any pantry, performing with confidence both in raw preparations and in techniques over sustained heat.
Everyday cooking and bases
It is excellent for making traditional tomato and onion sofritos, pulse stews, meat casseroles, seafood rice and oven roasts where a noble, aromatic fat is needed. Its stability over medium heat gives an incomparable homemade richness.
Raw dishes and careful frying
When you use Melgarejo Clásico 1L over mixed lettuce and tomato salads, sautéed vegetables, rustic bread toasts or home frying, you achieve a crisp golden finish and a rounded flavour.
- Base sofritos for paellas and fish casseroles.
- Braised lentils, hearty stews and traditional Asturian bean stew.
- Country salads with tuna, spring onion and olives.
- Morning toasts with extra virgin olive oil and tomato.
Melgarejo Clásico 1L format and storage tips
The Melgarejo Clásico 1L container offers a one-litre capacity designed especially for regular household use or for kitchen stations that require continuous use.
The one-litre bottle responds to the demand of those who consume quality oil every day. Storing the product in a cool, dry cupboard, well sheltered from direct sunlight, ensures that every serving keeps its freshness intact from the first dish to the last.
Product details
| Brand | Melgarejo |
|---|---|
| Variety | Picual |
| Format | Bottle of 1 L |
| Harvest | 2026/2027 |
| Category | Family reserve |
Choosing Melgarejo Clásico 1L for your home guarantees the quality, roots and genuine flavour of the finest Jaén olive groves in every meal shared with the people you love.
