UC Davis Mission/Picual Premium Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A delicious Extra Virgin olive oil made from a 50-50 field blend of Mission and Picual olives. Mission cultivar has a centuries long history in California, it's an adapted selection that is also considered by many as a California own variety. When it's harvested early in the season is bitter and pungent, buttery, and soft later in the season. Picual is the most known and grown Spanish cultivar. This olive oil blend has notes of green tomato, fresh cut grass and fruit. Robust, bitter and with peppery notes, enjoy on complex cheeses such as Manchego. This UC Davis Special Edition Extra Virgin Olive Oil is grown, harvested, milled, bottled, and designed 100% by UC Davis Olive Center students in an olive management apprenticeship program at the Wolfskill research orchard under the direction and guidance of the UC Davis Olive Center Staff and collaborators.

Estimated Flavor Profile

Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 4.6

Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.

Bitterness 3.1

Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.

Pungency 3.5

Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.

Polyphenols 5

Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

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Estimated Based on profiles for: Mission, Picual .