El Lagar del Soto Premium PDO Gata-Hurdes is a superior category extra virgin olive oil line made from Manzanilla olives harvested from trees registered under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Gata-Hurdes, integrated within areas of special environmental protection in Spain.

The Gata-Hurdes area is located in the privileged environment of the northern province of Cáceres (Spain). Its mild climate, abundant rainfall, and rich and diverse vegetation imbue the olives with a wide range of rich and diverse flavors, which are used to produce this Spanish gourmet olive oil.

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Production

The olives are handpicked at the beginning of each harvest season. Originating from traditional rain-fed farming, these oils are made from Manzanilla cacereña olives. The selected fruits for these oils are handpicked one by one using the "milking" method at the start of each harvest season. This combination of the perfect variety, Manzanilla Cacereña, and the manual harvesting at the ideal time, gives this cold pressed olive oil its perfect organoleptic and chemical characteristics, and a unique and unrepeatable flavor.

How to use this olive oil?

Magnificent raw with bread, in sauces, and emulsions like mayonnaise; it adds elegance to salads, fish, vegetables, and spoon dishes. Due to its aroma, it is the perfect companion to finish dishes and can surprise in desserts and fruits in emulsions and macerations.

Tasting notes

Color: Yellow with greenish reflections, clean.

On the palate, it is sweet at the beginning, slightly bitter, and a bit more pungent.

On the nose, it has an intense fruity aroma of green olive, green leaf, green almond, fruit salad, nettle, tomato plant, banana, and green wood, with a hint of astringency.