Melgarejo Premium Frantoio, case of 6 × 500 ml bottles
92,90 € VAT included
Melgarejo Premium Frantoio is an extra virgin olive oil with intense fruitiness, hints of apple, grass, artichoke and green almond, and a sweet, barely bitter, somewhat peppery palate recalling bitter almond and walnut. Box of six 500 ml bottles. Melgarejo Premium Frantoio is the Italian variety of the Premium range, grown and made in Pegalajar (Jaén).
Melgarejo Premium Frantoio is the Italian variety of the Premium range, grown and made in Pegalajar (Jaén). An extra virgin olive oil with intense fruitiness and a very particular character, with a nutty finish.
It comes in a box of six 500 ml bottles.
Melgarejo Premium Frantoio at a glance
Brand- Melgarejo
- Range
- Premium
Variety- Frantoio
Intensity- Intense fruitiness
Origin- Pegalajar, Jaén
Contents- Box of 6 × 500 ml bottles
Harvest- 2026/2027
Tasting Melgarejo Premium Frantoio
On the nose it offers an intense olive fruitiness with green hints of apple, grass, artichoke and green almond shell.
On the palate it combines three sensations: sweetness, very light bitterness and a somewhat more intense pepperiness, with hints of bitter almond and nuts such as walnut. A singular oil that surprises anyone familiar with Andalusian varieties.
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 Premium Frantoio
- Pasta with vegetables.
- Artichokes and asparagus.
- Carpaccio and tartare.
- Aged cheeses.
- Salads with nuts.
Its walnut notes harmonise naturally with cheeses and nuts, and with roasted autumn vegetables.
Frantoio came to Jaén from Tuscany and has adapted well to its soils. In the kitchen, its peppery finish and walnut notes suit Italian-inspired dishes, such as pasta with artichokes, a mushroom risotto or burrata with tomato. It also pairs very well with aged sheep's cheeses and salads with walnuts and apple.
Melgarejo Premium Frantoio: six 500 ml bottles
The box of six bottles keeps this variety at hand all season. They are best opened one at a time so the others keep their freshness.
The bottles keep best in a cool, dark place.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Frantoio from?
It is a variety of Italian origin, here grown in Jaén.
What does it taste like?
Intense fruitiness with artichoke and almond, and a finish of bitter almond and walnut.
Is it peppery?
Its pepperiness is somewhat more marked than its bitterness, which is very light.
How many bottles are included?
Six 500 ml bottles.
Where is it made?
In Pegalajar, Jaén.
Product information
- Product: Melgarejo Premium Frantoio
- Name: extra virgin olive oil.
- Variety: Frantoio.
- 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.