Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Selection Fruity Light
Monovarietal oil from “Arbequina” olives. It shows all the expression of this most international olive variety. Harvested at the most optimum moment and processed with utmost care, this olive surprises with the excellent quality of its oil. It is sold in dark glass bottles of 250, 500 and 750 ml capacity and also available in tin cans of 2 l and 5 l.

PRODUCT: HACIENDA IBER "ARBEQUINA"

Selection Fruity Light.

Region: Aragón.
Production area: Mequinenza.
Topographical height: 120 m above sea level.
Variety: Arbequina 100 %.
Harvesting season: from October 15th to November 10th.
Decanting system: Continuous, dual phase.
Aspect: Filtrated, clean.
Density: Medium fluidity.
Colour: Yellow gold.
Aroma: Light fruity, fresh and clean, very elegant and complex, characterized by grassy aroma with artichoke and elegant fruity and spicy notes.
Taste: Elegant and delicate, obtained on a sweet and rich base of vegetable aromas, low-medium peppery intensity, light spicy aftertaste at the end.
Pairing: Eminently good for fish starters and champignons salads. Boiled, grilled or roasted fish, light or bitter salads. Mayonnaise, vegetables in oil and pastry.
Analysis: Carried out in the food testing laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture of the regional government of Aragón (Laboratorio Agroalimentario - Departamento de Agricultura y Alimentación – Diputación General de Aragón) in December 6th , 2006.
Acidity: 0.10 % (oleic acid).
Peroxide index: 4.60 meq 02/kg.

Harvest 2007-2008

• Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2007 Competition.
Best of Class Award, International Delicate, Hacienda Iber - Arbequina.
Best Of Class Hacienda Iber International / Spain - North Aragón, Arbequina, Delicate.

• 2008 Der Feinschmecker. Das Internationale Gourmet-Journal. “Arbequina frutato ligero” has been included in the Feinschmecker-Booklet “Olive Oil 2008”.

• 2º Concorso Oleario Internazionale Armonia 2008. Cibus 2008. 1º Classificato - Categoria Fruttato Intenso – Arbequina.

• L’Extravergine 2008 – Le guide di CUCINA & VINI. Migliore Olio Extravergine di Oliva, Rapporto Qualità- Prezzo – Hacienda Iber – Arbequina.

• Olive d’Or 2008 – SIAL Montreal 2008 Goutte d’Or. Categoria Fruttato Leggero Hacienda Iber Arbequina.

• 4rd Olivasia 2008 – International Olive Oil Competition, Shanghai. Bronze Medal in the Intense Fruitiness category, Arbequina.

• 3rd China International Olive Competition, 2008. Shanghai Gran Mention Intense – Hacienda Iber Arbequina.

Harvest 2006-2007

• L.A. County Fair 2007 Olive Oil Awards.
Categoría Spanish Classic Blends. Medalla de Plata.

Harvest 2005-2006.

• Concurso “Leone d’Oro dei Mastri Oleari” CIBUS 2006. GRAN MENCION.

• L.A. County Fair 2006 Olive Oil Awards.
Categoría Spanish Classic Blends. Medalla de Plata.