Arbequina

Variety

Almería

Origin

Selected by Mercedes

Oro del Desierto Arbequina

Oro del Desierto

14.50 € 29,00 €/L

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Quantity

× 500ml

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★★★★★ Maria Jose Piquer

“Nuevamente todo un acierto el aceite que me habéis aconsejado, un aceite con sabor, olor y paladar exquisitos”

About this oil

Oro del Desierto Arbequina is an extra virgin olive oil of the variety Arbequina, produced in Almería, crafted by Oro del Desierto.

Sensory profile

Sensory star crafted by Mercedes Uceda. With every order from Molino & Cata you receive a printed copy of this tasting sheet.

Tasting notes

An extra virgin olive oil with a delicate aroma of freshly cut grass, sweet apple, and banana. Then notes of green tomato and almond appear. On the palate it enters sweetly, leaving an aftertaste of fruit puree and almond. Balanced and complex.

Pairing

Perfect for mild salads with fresh fruits, creamy cheeses like burrata or mozzarella, delicate carpaccios, steamed white fish, and desserts combining fruit with chocolate, adding a sweet and delicate touch.

Mercedes' expert opinion

This Arbequina comes from the Tabernas desert, not from Catalonia or the Ebro Valley. The water stress gives it an aromatic complexity that conventional Arbequinas lack: that freshly cut grass, the sweet apple, the banana, and then the notes of green tomato and almond that appear afterwards. On the palate it is sweet and balanced, but with a depth that reveals its extreme origin.

Mercedes Uceda
Co-founder · Professional taster

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Technical sheet

Variedad Arbequina

Productor Oro del Desierto

Origen Almería

Categoría aove

Product information

Alérgenos No contiene

Conservación Lugar fresco y seco, protegido de luz y calor

Processing

Ingredientes 100% zumo de aceituna (Arbequina)

Extracción Procedimientos mecánicos; Tª < 27 °C

Envase Vidrio oscuro

Producer · Food operator

Oro del Desierto

Almería

orodeldesierto.com

Tabernas, Almería

Reviews

5.0

1 review

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The Oro del Desierto Arbequina does not come from Catalonia or the Ebro Valley, where most people place the variety. It comes from the Tabernas desert, Almeria, where the Alonso family has been producing oil for three generations on the El Vicario estate. Less than 180 mm of annual rainfall and more than 3,000 hours of sunshine: the water stress concentrates aromas that a conventional Arbequina simply does not have. Organic production certified since 1999. 130 hectares, 36,000 olive trees, no herbicides, no pesticides, no synthetic fertilisers. The harvest is early and milling takes place on the same day. EU certification issued by CAAE, with annual audits. Oro del Desierto has accumulated more than 250 international awards, including consecutive Gold at the NYIOOC in New York and 99/100 in Flos Olei. The Arbequina is part of a range that includes Picual, Hojiblanca, Lechin, and Coupage, all grown on the same extreme terroir. It was recognised as part of the most sustainable olive grove in Spain in 2023.

Why it's in Molino & Cata

It is the Arbequina we offer to anyone who tells us 'I don't like olive oil.' So far, no one has left the oleoteca without buying at least one bottle. Sweet, accessible, with a degree of complexity that conventional Arbequinas do not achieve.

Technical information

Nutritional information

Per 100 ml

Nutritional information
Energy	3389 kJ / 824 kcal
Fat	91.6 g
of which saturates	14.2 g
Carbohydrate	0 g
of which sugars	0 g
Protein	0 g
Salt	0 g

Average EVOO values. Check the label for exact values.

Traceability

Lot data currently in our warehouse.

Lot in stock

DES-ARB-VID-500

Net quantity

500 ml

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it last?

Arbequina has fewer polyphenols than Picual, so its shelf life is somewhat shorter. Under optimal conditions (darkness, 15-20 C), once you take it home, if you want to store it, 6-9 months at most while sealed. Once opened, consume it within 3-4 weeks.

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1 review

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What our customers say

Maria Jose Piquer Verified

February 05, 2026

Another perfect recommendation

Once again, the oil you recommended was spot on: wonderful flavour, aroma and finish.

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