Melgarejo Premium Arbequina, case of 6 × 500 ml bottles
92,90 € VAT included
Melgarejo Premium Arbequina is an extra virgin olive oil with an intense green-olive fruitiness, hints of apple, banana and green almond, sweet and lightly peppery. Made by the Melgarejo family in Pegalajar (Jaén). Box of six 500 ml bottles. Melgarejo Premium Arbequina is the sweetest version of the Premium range from this mill in Pegalajar, in Jaén.
Melgarejo Premium Arbequina is the sweetest version of the Premium range from this mill in Pegalajar, in Jaén. An extra virgin olive oil with an intense green-olive fruitiness, made from the smallest olive grown in Spain.
It comes in a box of six 500 ml bottles.
Melgarejo Premium Arbequina at a glance
Brand- Melgarejo
- Range
- Premium
Variety- Arbequina
Intensity- Intense fruitiness
Origin- Pegalajar, Jaén
Contents- Box of 6 × 500 ml bottles
Harvest- 2026/2027
Tasting Melgarejo Premium Arbequina
Arbequina has a tiny fruit, between one and two grams, that withstands cold well. On the nose, this one shows an intense green-olive fruitiness with apple, banana and green almond.
On the palate it is sweet and lightly peppery, with almost imperceptible bitterness. It is Arbequina seen from Jaén: greener and fresher than those from other areas.
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 Premium Arbequina
- Salads.
- Desserts and sponge cakes.
- Boiled or roast potatoes.
- Pasta.
- White fish.
Its sweetness makes it a great ally in baking.
In baking, this Arbequina replaces butter in sponge cakes, muffins and shortcrust pastry, adding moistness and a delicate fruity aroma. Raw, over boiled potatoes with a pinch of salt, it shows all its sweetness. Melgarejo also recommends it with pasta and tender leaf salads, where its green freshness comes through undisturbed.
Six 500 ml bottles
The box makes it possible to enjoy the Arbequina for months, opening the bottles one at a time so the rest keep their freshness. It is also a complete gift.
They keep best in a cool, dark place, away from heat.
Frequently asked questions
How many bottles are in the box?
Six 500 ml bottles.
Is it a mild oil?
It is sweet and lightly peppery, with intense fruitiness.
Which dishes suit it best?
Salads, desserts, potatoes and pasta.
Where is it made?
In Pegalajar, Jaén.
Are there other Premium varieties?
Yes, Picual, Hojiblanca, Frantoio and Composición.
Why is Arbequina so small?
It is the variety with the smallest fruit grown in Spain, from one to two grams.
Product information
- Product: Melgarejo Premium Arbequina
- Name: extra virgin olive oil.
- Variety: Arbequina.
- Origin: Pegalajar, Jaén, Spain.
- Contents: 6 × 500 ml.
- Producer: Melgarejo, Pegalajar (Jaén), Spain.
- Allergens: none.
- Storage: tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, protected from light and heat.