Olmais Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2025 release 1 release on record
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Phenols
Antioxidant marker
Freshness
0.2%
PV 15
CobrancosaVerdealMadural
Organic

Made from centennial olive trees in Portugal's Terra Quente region, Olmais Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an early harvest, cold-pressed, unfiltered oil from native Cobrancosa, Verdeal, and Madural varieties. It delivers an intense fruity flavour with a strong peppery finish and distinct bitterness, resulting in a robust and well-balanced profile. Ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, pasta, and salads, or as a full-flavoured dipping oil with bread.

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Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 5.6
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 2.6
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 2.1
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.

Measured Sensory analysis from laboratory testing.

Freshness & season

Harvest freshness

The oil is bottled without filtration and may retain natural moisture and fine olive solids.

Why choose it

Choose a recent, clearly dated release when you want the most vivid expression of its aromas and flavour.

Worth knowing

Olio nuovo and unfiltered describe different things, but both reward careful storage and prompt use.

Product informationUnfiltered
Place & provenance

Sense of place

This oil is listed as originating in Terra Quente / Douro Valley, Trás-os-Montes, Portugal.

Why choose it

Choose a clearly identified origin when local identity, traceability and connection to a particular growing area matter to you.

Worth knowing

Origin can make an oil distinctive, but does not by itself guarantee quality or a particular flavour.

Listed originTerra Quente / Douro Valley, Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Olive composition

Blend

The latest release lists Cobrancosa, Verdeal, Madural.

Why choose it

A blend can combine complementary cultivar traits and offer a broader flavour profile.

Worth knowing

The listed varieties do not reveal their proportions or prove a particular blending intention.

Release dataCobrancosaVerdealMadural
Farming & certification

Growing choices

The oil records certification to an organic production standard.

Why choose it

Choose the practices and certifications that best match your environmental and farming priorities.

Worth knowing

Farming method and certification may guide values-based choices, but do not automatically determine flavour, freshness or health value.

Certification details listedCertified organic · European Organic Farming
Heritage & rarity

Centenarian trees (>100 years)

The oil is associated with fruit from trees listed as more than 100 years old.

Why choose it

Choose it for its connection to agricultural history, old-grove preservation and the relative rarity of fruit from long-lived trees.

Worth knowing

Tree age alone does not guarantee greater complexity, stability or quality.

Product informationCentenarian trees (>100 years)
Evidence over time

Release History

1 releases

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness5.6
Bitterness2.6
Pungency2.1
Harvest Type
Early Harvest
FFA
0.2%
Free fatty acids measure the breakdown of fats in oil. Lower FFA values indicate quality and freshness.
Peroxide
15
Peroxide value measures the primary oxidation of an oil. A lower peroxide value is better.

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