| TECHNICAL NOTES: | |
| Type of Oil | Extra virgin olive oil |
| Cultivar | Picual (Single varietal). The name comes from the Spanish word "pico." It is one of the more stable oils due to a very high polyphenol count. Tends to be fruity, with a sweetish taste, low pungency and bitterness. |
| Region of Production | Quebrada de los Olivos estate, Rocha, Uruguay |
| Harvest Period | From April to May |
| Harvest Method | Hand picked |
| Pressing Process | Continuous cold pressing |
| Storage | Stainless steel vats under controlled atmosphere |
| Tasting Notes | Medium intensity - taste of fresh tomatoes, figs, with hint of fresh banana skin, and slighlty bitter |
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Bottle | Italian-tinted dark brown glass |
| Capacity | 3.4fl. oz. (100mL), 8.5fl. oz. (250mL), 17fl. oz. (500mL) |
| Closure | Black metal screw top with pourer/black metal screw top with pop-up pourer |
| Bottles per Carton | 3.4fl. oz. (100mL) x 24, 8.5fl. oz. (250mL) x 12, 17fl. oz. (500mL) x 12 |
| Pairing Dishes | Use raw to pair with bread, Iberian ham, cruciferous vegetables, or grilled fish |
