Melgarejo Clásico, case of 3 × 5 L bottles
139,90 € VAT included
Melgarejo Clásico is the everyday extra virgin olive oil of this family mill in Pegalajar (Jaén), mainly Picual, with medium fruitiness of tomato and apple. This box holds three 5 L jugs, fifteen litres for kitchens that use it for everything.
Melgarejo Clásico is the cooking range of this family mill in Pegalajar, in Jaén: a mainly Picual extra virgin olive oil with good value for money. This box contains three 5 L jugs.
Fifteen litres for restaurants, canteens or households that cook everything with extra virgin.
Melgarejo Clásico at a glance
Brand- Melgarejo
- Range
- Clásico
Variety- Mainly Picual
Intensity- Medium
Origin- Pegalajar, Jaén
Contents- Box of 3 × 5 L PET jugs
Harvest- 2026/2027
Tasting Melgarejo Clásico
Medium fruitiness of green olive with tomato, apple, green almond and freshly cut grass. It is a friendly nose, that of a young oil, easy to recognise even when used for cooking.
On the palate it is harmonious and fresh: it starts from a sweet base in which bitterness and pepperiness appear very balanced and softened. The aftertaste is long and the final sensation clean.
Melgarejo, in Pegalajar
Melgarejo is a family company founded in 1995 by the children of Francisco Melgarejo and Juana Cordero, who carried on a trade their family had practised for more than two centuries. The mill is in Pegalajar, a village in Sierra Mágina, in Jaén.
Its olives come from its own estates, such as El Cuchillejo in Pegalajar itself, and from other groves in Jaén and Málaga. The oil is stored in stainless steel tanks blanketed with nitrogen to protect it from oxygen.
How to enjoy Melgarejo Clásico
- Frying and battered food.
- Stews and sofrito.
- Oven roasts.
- Salads and toast for service.
Its sweetness and balance make it suitable for any preparation, from raw use to the deep fryer.
In a professional kitchen, consistency matters as much as flavour. Having fifteen litres of the same oil means every fried dish, every stew and every salad on the menu turns out the same week after week, with the signature of a family mill in Sierra Mágina.
Melgarejo Clásico: fifteen litres in three jugs
5 L jugs are the usual hospitality format: they store well and lower the cost per litre. Buying them by the box guarantees the same oil for weeks.
The jugs are best kept sealed in a cool, dark place and opened one at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How many jugs are included?
Three 5-litre jugs, 15 litres in total.
Which variety is it?
Several varieties with Picual predominating.
Is it for cooking?
Yes, it is Melgarejo's everyday cooking range.
Where is it made?
At the family mill in Pegalajar, Jaén.
Are there smaller formats?
Yes, boxes of 6 × 1 L bottles and 6 × 2 L jugs.
Product information
- Product: Melgarejo Clásico
- Name: extra virgin olive oil.
- Variety: mainly Picual.
- Origin: Pegalajar, Jaén, Spain.
- Contents: 3 × 5 L jugs.
- Producer: Melgarejo, Pegalajar (Jaén), Spain.
- Allergens: none.
- Storage: tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat.