Millenary Olive Oil from Maestrat

Olive oil is essentially olive juice. It is a fat obtained directly by mechanical means, without using any solvents or heating. Its exceptional quality is best appreciated raw, but it also adds a unique flavor when used to braise or fry foods. Used as both an ingredient and a dressing, the nutritional qualities of virgin olive oil, and its exceptional flavor, pin it to the heart of Spanish cuisine and the Mediterranean diet. Each variety of olive oil has its own distinctive characteristics, which can be fully appreciated in the extra virgin grades. The differences amongst the varietals of olives, from which the oil is extracted, are influenced by soil type, climate, harvest methods, and extraction methods, among other things.