{"id":5835,"date":"2025-03-30T12:10:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T10:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/tienda\/melgarejo-clasico-2-l-pet-jug\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T01:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:40:55","slug":"melgarejo-clasico-2-l-pet-jug","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/shop\/melgarejo-clasico-2-l-pet-jug\/","title":{"rendered":"Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico PET Format 2 L"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\"><strong>Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug<\/strong> is a practical choice for households that enjoy the authentic taste of the Ja\u00e9n olive groves every day. This extra virgin olive oil combines a fruity profile with a rounded structure that adapts easily to all kinds of culinary preparations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"desc-figure\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aceite-verde-E5122-espai-20261016.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"lead\">Made for kitchens with regular cooking, Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug guarantees a steady supply of fresh, fragrant olive juice. Keeping a jug in the pantry lets you cook with confidence, knowing that each dish carries the trusted character of a long-standing Andalusian mill.<\/p>\n<h2>Sensory profile and tasting of Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoying this <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extra virgin olive oil<\/a> brings an immediate impression of a carefully balanced aroma, where vegetal notes meet a velvety texture. Its clean appearance and bright green tone with golden glints promise a fresh, pleasant and comforting tasting experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nose:<\/strong> Fresh fruitiness with clear hints of freshly mown grass, tomato leaf, wild thistle and green apple.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palate:<\/strong> A sweet, delicate entry with a silky development, where bitterness and pungency are expressed with calm moderation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> A clean, persistent vegetal aftertaste that leaves a long sensation of freshness on the palate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Melgarejo mill in Pegalajar<\/h2>\n<p>This oil is produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/brand\/melgarejo\/\">Melgarejo<\/a>, a well-known olive-growing firm based in Pegalajar, in the province of Ja\u00e9n. Its estates, led by El Cuchillejo alongside other Andalusian plots, are cultivated with care to obtain sound and vigorous fruit year after year.<\/p>\n<p>Olives are harvested in early November, picked when they reach the right point of fruity ripeness. Afterwards the oil rests in stainless steel tanks under a nitrogen blanket, so that Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug keeps its original qualities until it reaches the home.<\/p>\n<h2>Culinary uses for Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug<\/h2>\n<h3>Raw<\/h3>\n<p>Raw, Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug is a natural match for tomato and fresh cheese salads, light gazpachos, vegetables steamed until just tender and slices of country bread lightly toasted. Its subtle aromatic character dresses the ingredients gently, without overwhelming the dish with harsh notes.<\/p>\n<h3>Cooking<\/h3>\n<p>When heated, Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug shows excellent stability across the usual temperatures of home cooking. It is ideal for seafood sofrito, slow-confit vegetables, traditional legume stews and white meats seared in a pan with freshly chopped herbs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional stews of lentils, chickpeas and winter vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Country-style toast brushed with oil and slices of ripe tomato.<\/li>\n<li>Aromatic sofritos for pasta, rice and homemade pastry fillings.<\/li>\n<li>Light saut\u00e9s of courgette, aubergine and mushrooms with chopped garlic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Features of the two-litre jug<\/h2>\n<p>The two-litre PET jug combines lightness with excellent capacity, making it the preferred size for families who cook every day with enthusiasm. Its built-in handle gives a firm and secure grip when refilling table cruets or everyday kitchen dispensers.<\/p>\n<p>To keep Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug in ideal condition, store the jug in a cool cupboard, away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Keeping the cap screwed on firmly prevents air from entering and helps the natural aroma last longer.<\/p>\n<p>Because the jug is easy to pour, it suits households that cook several times a day and like to keep oil ready for quick saut\u00e9s, soups and salads. Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug is also a sensible choice for weekend visits with relatives, as a generous supply that lasts through many meals without frequent trips to the shop. Writing the opening date on the jug helps you see at a glance how long it has been in use.<\/p>\n<h2>Product details<\/h2>\n<table class=\"ficha\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Brand<\/th>\n<td>Melgarejo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Format<\/th>\n<td>2 L PET jug<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Harvest<\/th>\n<td>2026\/2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/category\/family-reserve-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">Family reserve<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Using Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug at the everyday table means enjoying an authentic extra virgin olive oil from Ja\u00e9n that is fresh, fragrant and remarkably versatile, turning ordinary recipes into moments of real flavour to share with family and friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Melgarejo Cl\u00e1sico 2 L PET jug<\/strong> brings the excellence of extra virgin olive oil from Ja\u00e9n into a practical container for the home, with fresh green notes and great versatility in stews as well as on the table.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ficha-rapida\">\n<li>Origin: Pegalajar (Ja\u00e9n)<\/li>\n<li>Format: 2 L PET jug<\/li>\n<li>Recommended use: stews, saut\u00e9s and toast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wpac-harvest\"><strong>Harvest:<\/strong> 2026\/2027<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6893,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"pwb-brand":[380],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[319],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-5835","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","pwb-brand-melgarejo","product_cat-family-reserve-extra-virgin-olive-oil","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","acf":[],"brands":[{"id":380,"name":"Melgarejo","slug":"melgarejo"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/5835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pwb-brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pwb-brand?post=5835"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=5835"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=5835"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/espaioleum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=5835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}