Melgarejo Original 500ml is the classic half-litre glass bottle crafted to grace the family table with the sensory authenticity and balance characteristic of Jaén olive groves. Its intermediate volume makes it the preferred option for regular domestic cooking, providing fresh extra virgin olive oil from first pour to last.
Produced with care in Pegalajar, this oil from the Original collection provides a fluid texture and aromatic harmony that adapts to countless meals. By welcoming Melgarejo Original 500ml into your home kitchen, you can savour an honest, noble olive juice representing Andalusian milling expertise developed over generations.
Tasting and sensory profile of Melgarejo Original 500ml
Optical assessment reveals a clear green colour with subtle golden green glints of delightful luminosity. Its aromatic profile offers a distinct fragrance of green olives, framed by nuances of olive foliage and green almond. Tasting confirms the distinction of this extra virgin olive oil, proving that Melgarejo Original 500ml possesses true elegance across its sensory registers.
- Nose: green olive fruitiness, gentle notes of freshly cut grass and subtle vegetable patch memories.
- Palate: round, velvety sensation with palpable equilibrium between delicate bitterness and sweet initial notes.
- Finish: pleasant mild pepper, clean palate and an enjoyable almond finish that lingers smoothly.
Aceites Melgarejo: historical vocation in Pegalajar
The olive press of Melgarejo is situated in the Jaén mountain village of Pegalajar. Established as a company in 1995 by the direct descendants of Don Francisco Melgarejo and Doña Juana Cordero, the house continues the agricultural calling that its ancestors pursued for more than two hundred years in Sierra Mágina.
Their olives come from respected lands like El Cuchillejo in Pegalajar, alongside further plots located in Jaén and Málaga. Harvesting takes place in early November, storing the freshly extracted oil in inertised stainless steel tanks under the auspices of the Sierra Mágina Designation of Origin.
Recommended culinary uses for Melgarejo Original 500ml
Raw applications
In direct raw applications, this bottle displays finesse when poured over tender beef or white fish carpaccio, mixed green garden salads, Andalusian salmorejo and warm slices of toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes. Its balanced taste turns simple seasonings into a clean and appetising dining experience.
Cooking and warm dishes
During stove cooking, Melgarejo Original 500ml demonstrates noble and dependable thermal behaviour. It is well suited for searing poultry, poaching white fish fillets with baby vegetables, cooking seasonal vegetable veloutés and enriching sofrito bases for rice and family stews.
- Classic Cordoban salmorejo with chopped Iberian cured ham and boiled egg.
- Mixed green salad with heirloom tomatoes, sweet spring onions and olives.
- Grilled sea bass or sea bream fillets drizzled with garlic and parsley.
- Gentle braising of courgettes, leeks and tender garden vegetables.
Packaging and storage for the half-litre bottle
The 500 ml bottle provides the ideal balance between ease of handling and volume for household consumption. To protect the qualities of Melgarejo Original 500ml, store the tightly closed bottle in a dark cupboard away from direct light sources and cooktop heat.
A 500 ml bottle is a practical size for the kitchen because it can be kept close at hand for daily cooking without going stale too quickly. Use it to dress a simple tomato salad, to drizzle over grilled bread rubbed with garlic, or to finish a bowl of hot soup just before serving. It also brings character to breakfast toast, roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach. For dips such as hummus or romesco, add the oil gradually while whisking so the emulsion stays smooth. Keep the bottle upright in a cupboard away from the cooker and direct sunlight, and tighten the cap after every pour. A bottle this size also makes a thoughtful present for friends who enjoy cooking at home.
Product details
| Brand | Melgarejo |
|---|---|
| Format | Bottle of 500 ml |
| Harvest | 2026/2027 |
| Category | Family Reserve |
Bringing Melgarejo Original 500ml to your everyday dining table guarantees genuine Andalusian extra virgin olive oil, featuring balanced flavour and the peerless pedigree of Pegalajar olive groves in every homemade dish.
