The Padilla 1808 is the everyday extra virgin olive oil of Aceites Padilla, a family of olive growers in Jaén who work their own groves. It arrives here as a case of 6 PET containers of 2 L, 12 L in all, made for the kitchen where oil is used without counting: in the sofrito, in the frying pan, in the Sunday stew.
It is Picual, the province’s leading variety, from healthy olives picked in November and December and made solely by mechanical means. On the nose it recalls ripe olive with a hint of tomato and artichoke; on the palate it is smooth and sweet, with light bitterness and pepperiness that never take over. The Padilla 1808 is one of those oils that gets along with everything.
The Padilla 1808 at a glance
Variety- Picual
Origin- Jaén, Spain
Harvest- November and December
Profile- Medium fruity, smooth and sweet
Format- PET container of 2 L
Units- 6 identical containers, 12 L in all
Producer- Aceites Padilla
How the Padilla 1808 tastes
Nose
Medium ripe-olive fruitiness with light notes of tomato and artichoke that give it a garden-fresh air.
Palate
Smooth and sweet, with light, very balanced bitterness and pepperiness that leave the palate clean.
Finish
It ends calmly: the light, balanced bitterness and pepperiness fade without hardening the palate.
Aceites Padilla, olive growers from Jaén
Aceites Padilla makes extra virgin olive oil in Jaén from its own family groves. Picual, the province’s leading variety, is the backbone of the house, and beside it the family has planted Italian varieties rarely seen in Spain, such as Taggiasca and Carlesca.
The Padilla 1808 is the most everyday face of that work: healthy Picual olives picked in November and December, with the same care the family gives to its whole harvest.
Where the Padilla 1808 shines
- Spoon stews and meat casseroles, from the very first sofrito.
- Frying croquettes, fish or potatoes, without worrying about using it.
- Rice dishes and pulses in everyday Mediterranean cooking.
- Roast vegetables and simple fish, with a thread added at the table.
- Bread with tomato and salads, at breakfast and dinner.
Why the Padilla 1808 in a case of 6 × 2 L
You get 6 identical PET containers of 2 L, 12 L in all, just as the mill delivers them. It is the format for anyone who cooks daily: open one container, use it freely and let the rest wait, closed.
For a big household, a small restaurant or friends who buy together, the case gives plenty of oil for a long season of cooking. Once opened, keep the container tightly closed in a cool place away from light.
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the Padilla 1808 case?
Six PET containers of 2 L, 12 L in all.
Is the Padilla 1808 good for frying?
Yes. It is the house’s everyday oil and works well in stews, frying and everyday Mediterranean cooking.
Is it a strong or a smooth oil?
Smooth and sweet, with light, very balanced bitterness and pepperiness.
How do I store an opened container?
Close it tightly and keep it in a cool place away from light.
Product information
- Producer: Aceites Padilla, Jaén, Spain
- Origin: Jaén, Spain
- Variety: Picual
- Contents: 6 × 2 L (12 L)
- Ingredient: Extra virgin olive oil
| Energy | 3700 kJ / 900 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 100 g |
| of which saturates | 13 g |
| monounsaturates | 79 g |
| polyunsaturates | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Reference values for extra virgin olive oil.
