Rincón de la Subbética

Rincón de la Subbética olive Oil

Among the top 50 Best Olive Oil in the World, this 100% Hojiblanco organic extra virgin olive oil is intensely fruity.

It has aromas of herbaceous plants, thyme and mint with prominent notes of tomato and garden vegetables.

The taste is initially sweet with a green almond flavor and a moderately spicy finish.

This fragrant oil is best when paired with heavier meals that are rich in flavor. Drizzle over toast, mixed salads, tomatoes, meat and oily fish.

The Mill was created in July 2007, with about 4,000 members, representing some 15,000 hectares of olive grove.

Modern cultivation techniques, organic production olive grove, vegetable cover, integrated production, etc.

Using small modern machinery, overcoming the obstacles of the orography of the plantations, at higher costs but better quality.

Adapting technology and tradition to the most demanding consumers, who demand high standards of quality. We currently have two production and storage centers: in Carcabuey and in Priego de Córdoba.

How to store my Rincón de la Subbética olive oil

Store in a cool place, away from light and heat. Once bottled, olive oil has an 18-24 month shelf life so extra virgin olive oil should be purchased within 12 to 18 months of its harvest date.

Also, it should be used up within six months of opening, but better within 30 to 60 days upon opening.

It is not necessary to refrigerate an unopened bottle of olive oil as long as stored properly.

However, if you won’t be using an opened bottle for several weeks, refrigeration may help preserve the oil.

The optimal storage temperature for olive oil is 60 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remember, Extra virgin olive oil is fresh-squeezed juice, consequently, extra virgin olive oil is perishable. And, unlike wine, extra virgin olive oil doesn’t improve with age.

Don’t save good quality extra virgin olive oil for special occasions, but it’s a fresh product that should be consumed. Moreover, high-quality extra virgin olive oil provides the best health benefits and flavor when it’s fresh.

And protect it from light, because light can deteriorate the quantity and quality of the antioxidants found in olive oil. Therefore, olive oil should be packaged in dark glass or tin for a longer shelf life.