Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Selected Intense Fruity
A so called “gourmet”, “from author” or “premium” oil. It is a “coupage” of different consignments of “Arbequina”, "Empeltre", “Arbosana” and “Frantoio” olives. An oil with all desirable traits is obtained, it is what is called an “all round” olive oil. It is available in dark glass, high quality vessels with 250 ml and 500 ml capacity, which convey a very well cared image. The amount produced is very limited, following carefully compiled elaboration protocols with different harvesting dates, mostly early ones. Early harvest emphasizes its most important trait: the fruity flavour.

PRODUCT: HACIENDA IBER "ÚNICO"

The “summit” product of Hacienda Iber

Production region: Aragón.
Production area: Mequinenza.
Topographical height: 120 m above sea level.
Varieties: “Arbequina”, “Arbosana”, "Empeltre" and “Frantoio”.
Harvesting season: from October 15th to November 10th.
Decanting system: Continuous, dual phase.
Aspect: Filtrated, transparent.
Density: Medium fluidity.
Colour: Green with golden glare.
Aroma: Intense fruity, fresh and clean, very complex, broad vegetable background with artichoke, green tomato, apple, bitter almonds and also fresh aromas of mint and rosemary.
Taste: Powerful, harmonious. Delicate and elegant, characterized by a sweet background yielding bitter and peppery notes with strong character and equilibrium. Long and complex aftertaste, rich in vegetable and spice notes.
Pairing: Grilled red meats, tuna or meat carpaccio or tartar, vegetable soups, fresh or cured cheese, tomato salad, tasty fish, pasta or rice.
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: 4.30 meq 02/kg

Harvest 2007-2008

• Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2007 Competition.
Gold Medal Award Hacienda Iber. International / Spain - North Aragón, UNICO, Medium.

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

• 2º Concorso Oleario Internazionale Armonia 2008 – Cibus 2008 - Gran Menzione - Categoria Fruttato Medio – Unico.

• 7th Internacional Olive Oil Award - Zürich 2008. Hacienda Iber UNICO – Categoria Médium.

• 3rd China International Olive Competition, 2008 – Shanghai. Golden Olive Intense – Hacienda Iber Unico.

Harvest 2006-2007

• ZURICH 2007 – 6th. International Olive Oil Award: Medalla de Plata.

• SIAL ASIA 2007. Olivasia, International Olive Oil Competition: Medalla de Plata.

• CIBUS 2007 Salone Internazionale de l’alimentazione
GRAN MENZION – XV Concorso Internazionale Leone dÓro dei Mastri Oleari. Categoría: Fruttato Delicado.

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

Harvest 2005-2006

• CIBUS 2006 Salone Internazionale de l’alimentazione
GRAN MENZION – XV Concorso Internazionale Leone dÓro dei Mastri Oleari. Categoría: Fruttato Delicado.

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

• L.A. County Fair 2006 Olive Oil Awards: Diseño Contemporáneo. Medalla de Bronce.