Olive Oil from Mallorca - Arbequina type

Arbequina Variety - Olive Oil of Olis Sóller
Arbequina Variety - Olive Oil of Olis Sóller

In the tree with dark green leaves (instead of gray silver olive tree) grows the small Arbequina olive. It has this name because of the area of origin Arbeca, in Catalonia. It is one of first olive type harvested. Its oil is soft, harmonious, almost bitter or spicy, with intense flavour. The oil is perfect for grilling vegetables or fish dishes and it can also be heated max. 160-170.
All olive oil should be kept in the dark, but is particularly important to do so with Arbequina oil unmixed.
Here you can buy olive oil extra virgin, from Arbequina olive type.

 

Variety of oil awarded with "Oli de Mallorca" from the Arbequina Olive type

Mixed oil awarded with "Oli de Mallorca" from the Arbequina Olive type