Extra Virgin Alliance - The Olive Oils

Casas De Hualdo

El Carpio de Tajo, Toledo, Spain

The unrivaled quality of Casas de Hualdo olive oils can be attributed to a reverence for the natural beauty of the estate. The cultivation of premium olives – the only olives considered for the estate’s oils – relies on a strong desire to nurture the environment for future generations. A refuge for native wildlife, Casas de Hualdo’s breathtaking setting is replete with rich vegetation that contributes to a healthy and vibrant habitat. Sustainable agricultural practices work with the land, gently coaxing an abundance of various crops through judicious watering, pruning, and composting.

Minded year-round by individuals dedicated to preserving a way of life compatible with nature, Casas de Hualdo is more than simply an olive grove – it is a retreat to a simpler and more conscientious way of living and working in harmony with an exceptional ecosystem. The resulting olive oils express the perfection of nature as well as nature’s perfect integration with this thriving estate, its people, and their passion for excellence.

Reserva de Famila Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Where to buy

Reserva de Famila Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Intensity

Mild

Medium

Robust

Proper Storage

Use of inert gas blankets storage tanks / bottles and other methods for protecting quality (e.g. temperature controls in production, storage and/or shipping)

Tasting Notes

Label and/or website descriptions of the positive attributes—bitterness, pungency and the range of fruity flavors—and serving suggestions

Traceability

Offering consumers access to traceability information (e.g., QR Codes, blockchain, etc.) Special recognition given to third-party verification

Cultivars

Declaration on the label and/or the website of olive cultivar(s) used to produce the oil

Estate Produced

Grown & milled on a single estate

Certified origin

Certification of origin/denomination as indicated by official EU-listed regional production areas

Biodiverse Groves

Hedgerows, insectary planting, owl boxes, cover cropping, interplanting and other practices to bring more diversity to the plant, animal and microbial communities in the grove; recognition for certification programs

Habitat Restoration

Reforestation and rewilding projects

Sustainable

Sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, including water conservation, organic material and mill by-product recycling/composting, cover cropping, soil building, renewable energy, etc

Organic

Organic certification by government authorized agency

Heritage Varieties

Made with minimum 80% local cultivars

Family Owned & Operated

Brand is owned and operated by a family company

Harvest

2nd week of October

Cultivar(s):

Arbequina, Picual, Cornicabra DOP and Manzanilla Casarena.

Tasting notes:

Olive fruitiness with notes of green apple, green grass, and olive along with a slight hint of wasabi.

Serving suggestions:

Finish meats, Fish, pasta, rice dishes, soups, vegetables, dipping bread, and chocolate desserts.

Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Where to buy

Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Intensity

Mild

Medium

Robust

Proper Storage

Use of inert gas blankets storage tanks / bottles and other methods for protecting quality (e.g. temperature controls in production, storage and/or shipping)

Tasting Notes

Label and/or website descriptions of the positive attributes—bitterness, pungency and the range of fruity flavors—and serving suggestions

Traceability

Offering consumers access to traceability information (e.g., QR Codes, blockchain, etc.) Special recognition given to third-party verification

Cultivars

Declaration on the label and/or the website of olive cultivar(s) used to produce the oil

Estate Produced

Grown & milled on a single estate

Certified origin

Certification of origin/denomination as indicated by official EU-listed regional production areas

Biodiverse Groves

Habitat Restoration

Reforestation and rewilding projects

Sustainable

Sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, including water conservation, organic material and mill by-product recycling/composting, cover cropping, soil building, renewable energy, etc

Organic

Organic certification by government authorized agency

Heritage Varieties

Made with minimum 80% local cultivars

Family Owned & Operated

Brand is owned and operated by a family company

Harvest

2nd week in October

Cultivar(s):

Picual

Tasting notes:

Olive fruitiness with notes of green tomato, tomato leaves, basil and green grass.

Serving suggestions:

Drizzle over cheese, cook eggs, fry eggs, fruit smoothie, jam with toast, salads, and soups.

Cornicabra DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Where to buy

Cornicabra DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Intensity

Mild

Medium

Robust

Proper Storage

Use of inert gas blankets storage tanks / bottles and other methods for protecting quality (e.g. temperature controls in production, storage and/or shipping)

Tasting Notes

Label and/or website descriptions of the positive attributes—bitterness, pungency and the range of fruity flavors—and serving suggestions

Traceability

Offering consumers access to traceability information (e.g., QR Codes, blockchain, etc.) Special recognition given to third-party verification

Cultivars

Declaration on the label and/or the website of olive cultivar(s) used to produce the oil

Estate Produced

Grown & milled on a single estate

Certified origin

Certification of origin/denomination as indicated by official EU-listed regional production areas

Biodiverse Groves

Habitat Restoration

Reforestation and rewilding projects

Sustainable

Sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, including water conservation, organic material and mill by-product recycling/composting, cover cropping, soil building, renewable energy, etc

Organic

Organic certification by government authorized agency

Heritage Varieties

Made with minimum 80% local cultivars

Family Owned & Operated

Brand is owned and operated by a family company

Harvest

2nd week of October

Cultivar(s):

Cornicabra DOP

Tasting notes:

Olive fruitiness with notes of green almonds, arugula, and green grass with a bit of spiciness.

Serving suggestions:

Drizzle over rice dishes like paella or risottos, cheese, pizza, hot steamy potatoes, vegetables, and soups.

Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Where to buy

Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Intensity

Mild

Medium

Robust

Proper Storage

Use of inert gas blankets storage tanks / bottles and other methods for protecting quality (e.g. temperature controls in production, storage and/or shipping)

Tasting Notes

Label and/or website descriptions of the positive attributes—bitterness, pungency and the range of fruity flavors—and serving suggestions

Traceability

Offering consumers access to traceability information (e.g., QR Codes, blockchain, etc.) Special recognition given to third-party verification

Cultivars

Declaration on the label and/or the website of olive cultivar(s) used to produce the oil

Estate Produced

Grown & milled on a single estate

Certified origin

Certification of origin/denomination as indicated by official EU-listed regional production areas

Biodiverse Groves

Habitat Restoration

Reforestation and rewilding projects

Sustainable

Sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, including water conservation, organic material and mill by-product recycling/composting, cover cropping, soil building, renewable energy, etc

Organic

Organic certification by government authorized agency

Heritage Varieties

Made with minimum 80% local cultivars

Family Owned & Operated

Brand is owned and operated by a family company

Harvest

2nd week of October

Cultivar(s):

Arbequina

Tasting notes:

Olive fruitiness with notes of green grass, avocado, artichokes, and red tomatoes.