The Padilla Selección Taggiasca began as a family bet: in March 2015 the Padilla family planted Taggiasca, an Italian variety from Liguria, on one of their plots in Jaén, the first planting of this variety in Spain. Today that grove gives an extra virgin olive oil far from the usual, in a 500 ml bottle.
The olives are picked in the first days of October and cold-extracted at 22–24 ºC the same day. The result is an intensely green oil with intense green-olive fruitiness and herbal notes, which enters softly on the palate and ends with an elegant aniseed finish. The Padilla Selección Taggiasca is the oil that rewards curiosity.
The Padilla Selección Taggiasca at a glance
Variety- Taggiasca, from Liguria
Origin- Jaén, Spain
Harvest- First days of October
Intensity- Intense green-olive fruitiness
Profile- Smooth entry, light bitterness and pepperiness, aniseed finish
Format- 500 ml bottle
Producer- Aceites Padilla
How the Padilla Selección Taggiasca tastes
Nose
Intense green-olive fruitiness, with fruity and herbal notes.
Palate
A smooth entry and light body, with light bitterness and pepperiness that never weigh on the palate.
Finish
It leaves an elegant aniseed finish that invites you back to the bottle.
Spain’s first Taggiasca, grown in Jaén
Aceites Padilla makes extra virgin olive oil in Jaén from its own family groves. Alongside Picual, the province’s leading variety, the family has planted Italian varieties rarely seen in Spain, such as Taggiasca and Carlesca, to offer different profiles with the same care at harvest.
Taggiasca comes from Liguria. The family planted it in March 2015, the first planting of this variety in Spain, and for the Padilla Selección Taggiasca the olives are picked in the first days of October and cold-extracted at 22–24 ºC the same day.
Where the Padilla Selección Taggiasca shines
- Summer salads and tender leaves, dressed raw.
- Cold or warm pasta, with a generous thread.
- Chilled creams and soups, added just before serving.
- White fish and raw or barely cooked vegetables.
- Desserts made with oil, where the aniseed finish stands out.
Why the Padilla Selección Taggiasca in a 500 ml bottle
The 500 ml bottle is made for enjoying an oil with character without hurry: enough to discover Taggiasca over several meals, and easy to carry from pantry to table. It also makes a good gift for anyone who likes trying new varieties.
Once opened, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool place away from light.
Frequently asked questions
What is Taggiasca?
An Italian variety from Liguria that Aceites Padilla planted in Jaén in March 2015, the first planting of this variety in Spain.
How does the Padilla Selección Taggiasca taste?
It has intense green-olive fruitiness with herbal notes, a smooth entry and an elegant aniseed finish.
Is it a very bitter or peppery oil?
No. Although the fruitiness is intense, the bitterness and pepperiness are light.
Which dishes suit it best?
Cold dishes such as salads, pasta and soups, and also desserts made with oil.
Product information
- Producer: Aceites Padilla, Jaén, Spain
- Origin: Jaén, Spain
- Variety: Taggiasca
- Contents: 500 ml
- Ingredient: Extra virgin olive oil
| 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.
