Melgarejo Clásico, case of 6 × 2 L bottles
117,90 € VAT included
Melgarejo Clásico in a box of six 2 L jugs: twelve litres of extra virgin olive oil from the Melgarejo mill in Pegalajar (Jaén), mainly Picual, with medium fruitiness and a harmonious flavour. A mid-size format for families and small businesses.
Melgarejo Clásico in two-litre jugs is the middle ground between the bottle and the hospitality format. This box holds six jugs, twelve litres of the Melgarejo family's cooking extra virgin olive oil, from Pegalajar (Jaén).
A mainly Picual oil with a fresh, harmonious flavour, for households that cook a lot.
Melgarejo Clásico at a glance
Brand- Melgarejo
- Range
- Clásico
Variety- Mainly Picual
Intensity- Medium
Origin- Pegalajar, Jaén
Contents- Box of 6 × 2 L PET jugs
Harvest- 2026/2027
Tasting Melgarejo Clásico
The olives for this oil are picked around November, at a medium-high ripeness, when the fruit is full. The result is an oil of medium fruitiness, with grass, apple, tomato and green almond.
Its palate is fresh and sweet, with very softened bitterness and pepperiness, which makes it easy to use in any recipe without overpowering the other ingredients.
The Melgarejo mill
In Pegalajar, in the heart of Sierra Mágina, the Melgarejo family makes its oils from the olives of its estates in Jaén and Málaga. The company was founded in 1995, but the craft goes back much further: more than two centuries of generations devoted to the olive grove.
Its Premium range brings together five oils from the best fruit of each year, and the house has received recognition such as second prize from the International Olive Council for intense green fruitiness in 2012, along with medals at international competitions in Los Angeles and Israel.
How to enjoy Melgarejo Clásico
- Sofrito, stews and pulses.
- Home frying.
- Roast meat and fish.
- Salads.
- Home baking.
With twelve litres at home, extra virgin reaches every recipe, from the morning toast to the Sunday stew.
Two-litre jugs suit small businesses well, such as neighbourhood bars or rural guesthouses, where plenty of oil is needed but storage space is limited. Each opened jug is finished within a few weeks and the oil always reaches the plate fresh.
Melgarejo Clásico: six two-litre jugs
The 2 L jug is light and easy to handle, and allows one to be open while the others stay sealed. Twelve litres cover several months of family cooking.
The jugs are best kept in a cool, dark place, away from heat.
To get the most from it, taste it raw first, on bread or a simple salad, and then in the kitchen: a good oil shows as much when finishing a dish as when cooking over gentle heat. It is best enjoyed in the months after opening, while its aromas are intact.
Frequently asked questions
How many jugs are included?
Six 2-litre jugs, 12 litres in total.
When are the olives picked?
Around November, at medium-high ripeness.
Is it suitable for frying?
Yes, it suits any kitchen use.
Where is it made?
In Pegalajar, Sierra Mágina (Jaén).
Are there other formats?
Yes, boxes of 6 × 1 L bottles and 3 × 5 L jugs.
Product information
- Product: Melgarejo Clásico
- Name: extra virgin olive oil.
- Variety: mainly Picual.
- Origin: Pegalajar, Jaén, Spain.
- Contents: 6 × 2 L jugs.
- Producer: Melgarejo, Pegalajar (Jaén), Spain.
- Allergens: none.
- Storage: tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat.