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Oro del desierto Coupage

Coupage Almería

En nariz presenta un frutado medio-alto que nos recuerda a la manzana verde, la hierba recién cortada y el tomate rojo, apareciendo al final notas...

Green fruity Alto
Bitter Medio
Spicy Medio
OrigenAlmería
ProductorOro del Desierto
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Jean Yves Mustiere
Oro del desierto Coupage

une huile douce et parfumée

Très bonne huile d’assemblage très douce mais parfumée et ronde en bouche idéale pour tous les palais

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Like the panel.

Cobalt glass hides the colour so nose and palate lead. Every bottle ships with its lab numbers and its story.

01 Serve at 23 °C 02 Warm in your hand 03 Smell, then taste
La cata · sensory profile

Tasted blind, with professional method

Profiled 0–10 using the cobalt catavino — colour hidden, so nose and palate lead.

Sensory profile

Tasted by Mercedes Uceda

Aromatic intensities evaluated in a professional tasting. Exact values are part of the sensory consultancy service.

Green fruityBitterSpicyGreen grassAppleSweetAlmondBananaNutsCinnamon
Green fruity6,5 / 10
Bitter4,0 / 10
Spicy5,0 / 10
Tasting note · blind tasting
“En nariz presenta un frutado medio-alto que nos recuerda a la manzana verde, la hierba recién cortada y el tomate rojo, apareciendo al final notas de tronco ...”
Traceability

Meet your oil

From a single grove to a sealed cobalt bottle — every step, dated and measured.

GROVE
Almería
One grove, one varietal, one lot.
HARVEST
Picked green
By hand, at the right ripeness.
MILL
Cold-milled in 6 h
Below 27 °C · two-phase decanter.
LAB
Tasted blind by Mercedes
Cobalt catavino · IOC method.
BOTTLE
Sealed from light
Cobalt glass · protected from oxygen.
About this oil

This oil, in full

Everything behind the numbers — the varietal, the estate, the milling, and how to taste it.

Around 250 mm of rainfall per year. Over 3,000 hours of sunshine. It sounds hostile, but those conditions force the olive tree to concentrate everything it has into the fruit. The result is an oil that exists nowhere else in Spain.

Each variety contributes something different: Picual provides structure and stability, Hojiblanca brings character, and Arbequina adds sweetness. This is not a generic blend -- it is a flavour design with three pieces that complement one another.

The estate has held organic certification since its beginnings in 1999. No herbicides, no pesticides, no shortcuts. More than 250 international awards. It is not marketing: these are independent tasting panels confirming it year after year.

Con una media de lluvia de entre 200-250 mm al año, producen aceites que no existen en ningún otro lugar. Este coupage es un ejercicio de equilibrio donde cada variedad aporta una capa, sin tapar a las demás. El aroma es complejo, con notas de cada una de las variedades, pero es en la boca donde se produce la magia. Entra suave como la Arbequina, deja ver el amargor contenido del Picual y por último los toques picantes en la boca de la Hojiblanca. Es un compás en tres tiempos que no deja a nadie indiferente.

What varieties are in the Oro del Desierto Coupage?
Four: Picual, Hojiblanca, Lechín and Arbequina. All grown on the El Vicario estate in the Tabernas desert. The proportion varies slightly each harvest depending on ripeness, but the flavour profile stays consistent because the four varieties complement each other.
What does it mean for an olive oil to be organic?
It means it holds official EU certification (in this case issued by CAAE). No synthetic pesticides, no chemical herbicides, no artificial fertilisers. The estate is inspected every year. It is not a marketing label — it is a legal framework with real audits.
Why is organic olive oil more expensive?
Because farming without chemicals requires more work. Pests are controlled with traps and natural predators, not a bottle of insecticide. Weeds are removed mechanically. Yield per hectare is lower. That is reflected in the price — but also in what the oil does not contain.
What dishes does this Coupage pair well with?
It is the most versatile oil in the range. It works drizzled over salads, toast and vegetables, but also holds up well in a sauté or light fry without losing its character. An everyday oil that actually tastes of something.
How many awards has Oro del Desierto won?
Over 250 international awards since 2003, including consecutive Gold medals at the NYIOOC (New York), 99/100 in Flos Olei, and recognition as Spain's most sustainable olive grove in 2023.
How should I store this oil?
Keep it in the dark, at a stable temperature (15–20 °C), away from heat sources. Never next to the stove. Once opened, use it within 4–6 weeks. Organic olive oil contains no added preservatives — its stability depends on natural polyphenols.
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OriginAlmería
Award-winning quality
International EVOO competitions
Recent harvest
Milled within hours
Lab-verified
Every lot, every batch
Dispatched in 48 h
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