Melgarejo Clásico, case of 6 × 1 L bottles
74,90 € VAT included
Melgarejo Clásico is the cooking extra virgin olive oil of the Melgarejo mill in Pegalajar (Jaén), mainly Picual. Medium fruitiness with tomato, apple and grass, a sweet base and a long finish. Box of six 1 L bottles. Melgarejo Clásico comes in a box of six one-litre bottles, the cooking format of this family mill in Pegalajar, in Jaén.
Melgarejo Clásico comes in a box of six one-litre bottles, the cooking format of this family mill in Pegalajar, in Jaén. It is a mainly Picual extra virgin olive oil designed for everyday use.
Six litres that make it possible to keep one bottle open next to the stove and the rest safely stored.
Melgarejo Clásico at a glance
Brand- Melgarejo
- Range
- Clásico
Variety- Mainly Picual
Intensity- Medium
Origin- Pegalajar, Jaén
Contents- Box of 6 × 1 L PET bottles
Harvest- 2026/2027
Tasting Melgarejo Clásico
On opening the bottle a medium fruitiness of green olive appears, with hints of tomato, apple, freshly cut grass and alloza, the green almond so often mentioned in Jaén.
The flavour starts from a sweet base. Bitterness and pepperiness are so balanced that they barely register as edges, leaving a long, fresh and very pleasant aftertaste.
Two centuries of craft in Sierra Mágina
The Melgarejo family has been linked to olive oil in Pegalajar, at the foot of Sierra Mágina, for more than two hundred years. In 1995 the Melgarejo Cordero siblings set up the current company, with its own mill and estates such as El Cuchillejo.
Harvesting begins in early November and the oil rests in stainless steel under a nitrogen atmosphere, a way of keeping it fresh until bottling, so that every bottle tastes as it did at the mill.
How to enjoy Melgarejo Clásico
- Omelettes and fried eggs.
- Pulse stews.
- Sautéed vegetables.
- Salads and bread with tomato.
- Doughs and sponge cakes.
The litre is the comfortable size for using it freely in the home kitchen, pouring straight from the bottle without counting spoonfuls.
In Jaén cooking, oil is not kept for special occasions: it goes into breakfast, the midday sofrito and dinner. This Clásico is designed precisely for that generous, everyday way of cooking, with an extra virgin that does not push up the shopping bill.
Melgarejo Clásico: six one-litre bottles
The six-litre box lasts months in a household and keeps the bottles sealed until use, protected from air. The PET container is light and practical.
The box is best kept in a cool, dark place, opening the bottles one at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How many bottles are included?
Six 1-litre bottles.
What intensity does it have?
Medium, with a sweet base and soft bitterness and pepperiness.
What is it used for?
For everyday cooking, raw or cooked.
Which variety is it?
Several varieties with Picual predominating.
Are there jugs?
Yes, boxes of 6 × 2 L jugs and 3 × 5 L jugs.
Product information
- Product: Melgarejo Clásico
- Name: extra virgin olive oil.
- Variety: mainly Picual.
- Origin: Pegalajar, Jaén, Spain.
- Contents: 6 × 1 L bottles.
- Producer: Melgarejo, Pegalajar (Jaén), Spain.
- Allergens: none.
- Storage: tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat.