Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Seleccion

This Selección Arbequina extra virgin olive oil is produced from olives grown on Basilippo’s Finca La Merced estate in Los Alcores, near Seville. Carefully harvested and milled to preserve freshness, it reflects the estate’s commitment to traditional cultivation and precise production. The oil presents a green profile with low-to-medium fruitiness, showcasing the distinctive character of Arbequina.

On the nose, it reveals aromas of green fruit led by banana and green apple, layered with fresh grass and subtle vegetal tones such as tomato, finishing with a gentle nutty nuance. The palate opens soft and slightly sweet, followed by light bitterness and a medium, persistent pungency. Fruit notes return with greater intensity, ranging from green to lightly ripe, with delicate hints of kiwi adding complexity. Its balanced structure makes it especially well suited for seafood salads, cold soups like salmorejo, vegetable creams, delicate desserts, duck foie gras, and mayonnaise or mild sauces where refinement is key.

Basilippo is a family-owned Andalusian producer rooted in generations of olive cultivation. By combining time-honored agricultural practices with careful, modern methods, the estate preserves the identity of its groves while creating oils that reflect the heritage and Mediterranean terroir of southern Spain.