Sierra del Moncayo Oil
Sierra del Moncayo Oil is an extra virgin olive oil with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), yellow to pale green in colour and multi-varietal in character, which comes from the north-western part of the province of Zaragoza, in Aragon. Made mainly from the Empeltre variety, together with Arbequina and other minor varieties, each batch undergoes strict quality and traceability controls from harvesting to bottling. This oil reflects traditional know-how and guarantees consumers an authentic product with fruity aromas, hints of almond and a slight spicy and bitter touch that give it complexity and unique character.
Geographic area
It covers the regions of Tarazona y el Moncayo and Campo de Borja, including 34 municipalities and more than 2,500 hectares of olive groves, forming a homogeneous morphological, geographical and historical unit.
Regions
Tarazona y el Moncayo, y Campo de Borja.
Season
Olive harvesting begins between late October and early November in order to obtain the greatest possible intensity of fruitiness and avoid damage from the weather.
- Oils with the Sierra de Moncayo Protected Designation of Origin have a minimum oleic acid content of over 70%.
- Low linoleic acid content (maximum 11%).
- K270 values (oxidation indicator) below 0.12, reflecting good oil preservation.
- All of this results in an oil whose hallmark is its harmony.
Sierra del Moncayo oil is mainly produced from a combination of five olive varieties:
- Empeltre: minimum percentage of 70%
- Arbequina: maximum percentage of 25%
- Negral, Verdial or Royal: presence of at least one of these varieties, without the total exceeding 5%
Sierra del Moncayo oil is mainly produced from a combination of five olive varieties:
- Empeltre: minimum percentage of 70%
- Arbequina: maximum percentage of 25%
- Negral, Verdial or Royal: presence of at least one of these varieties, without the total exceeding 5%
Regulatory Council Protected Designation of Origin Sierra del Moncayo Oil
- Avenida la Paz, nº 29. 50520 Magallón (Zaragoza)
- Teléfono 976 858 300
- info@aceitesierradelmoncayo.com
- Visit your page
- Oils with the Sierra de Moncayo Protected Designation of Origin have a minimum oleic acid content of over 70%.
- Low linoleic acid content (maximum 11%).
- K270 values (oxidation indicator) below 0.12, reflecting good oil preservation.
- All of this results in an oil whose hallmark is its harmony.
Sierra del Moncayo oil is mainly produced from a combination of five olive varieties:
- Empeltre: minimum percentage of 70%
- Arbequina: maximum percentage of 25%
- Negral, Verdial or Royal: presence of at least one of these varieties, without the total exceeding 5%
Regulatory Council Protected Designation of Origin Sierra del Moncayo Oil
- Avenida la Paz, nº 29. 50520 Magallón (Zaragoza)
- Teléfono 976 858 300
- info@aceitesierradelmoncayo.com
- Visit your page
General characteristics
- Unique sensory complexity due to its multi-varietal characteristics.
- Presence of fruity sensory descriptors of green and/or ripe olives and nuts.
- Organoleptic characterisation with pleasant bitter and spicy perceptions.