ORO DEL DESEIRTO ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL | FINE & WILD UK

Oro Del Desierto Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

Name: Oro Del Desierto Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml
Brand: NATURALLY SPANISH
SKU: ORODDO500
Price: 25.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£25.00

Net: 500ml Certified Organic Desierto de Tabernas, Almería, Spain

Award-winning organic extra virgin olive oil from the Tabernas Desert in Almería — a coupage of Arbequina, Picual, and Hojiblanca cold-pressed from early-harvest olives. Smooth, medium-intensity, with notes of cut grass, tomato, green olive, and citrus.

£25.00

Oro Del Desierto is produced on a single estate — Finca el Vicario — in the Tabernas Desert in Almería, one of Europe's few true deserts and one of the most unlikely places to find world-class olive oil. Over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, arid soils, and careful organic farming create olives with concentrated flavour and exceptional quality. This coupage is blended by a master taster from the estate's first oils of the season, produced between late October and early November from early-harvest Arbequina, Picual, and Hojiblanca olives — 60–75% still green at picking. The oil is cold-extracted in two phases and filtered, resulting in a leafy green colour with hints of gold.

The flavour is medium intensity and beautifully balanced. On the nose: freshly cut grass, tomato, green olive, with hints of citrus and dried fruit. On the palate: smooth entry with a light, almost imperceptible bitterness and a gentle peppery finish that lingers with a persistent olive flavour and faint spice notes. This is not an aggressive oil — it sits between the assertiveness of a pure Picual and the delicacy of an Arbequina, making it one of the most versatile premium oils you can keep in the kitchen. Widely regarded as one of the finest organic olive oils in the world, with multiple international awards to its name.

Producer: Oro Del Desierto is a family-owned estate in the Tabernas Desert, Almería. The entire operation runs on renewable solar energy. Olives are hand-harvested and cold-pressed within hours of picking using 100% renewable energy. The estate manages the grove as an ecosystem — soil, water, plants, and wildlife are all considered part of the organic cycle.

Ingredients: 100% organic extra virgin olive oil (Arbequina, Picual, Hojiblanca)

Storage: Ambient. Store away from light and heat.

Net: 500ml

Best used raw or added at the end of cooking to preserve its balanced aromatics and smooth character.

For salads, drizzle generously over green leaves, tomato salads, or grain and pulse dishes. The medium intensity means it complements rather than dominates — it works with delicate ingredients as well as robust ones.

For dipping, serve in a shallow dish with bread and a pinch of flaky salt. The smooth, slightly peppery finish makes it an excellent table oil.

For finishing, drizzle over grilled vegetables, steamed fish, fresh goat's cheese, pasta, cold soups like gazpacho, or toasted bread rubbed with garlic.

For dressings and marinades, whisk with lemon juice, sherry vinegar, or white wine vinegar. The balanced character carries other flavours without fighting them.

For light cooking, the oil's stability makes it suitable for gentle sautéing and low-temperature roasting, though its best qualities come through when used raw.

Order Cut-Off Times & Delivery Date Selection

Orders placed before 2 PM (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day, unless you select a future delivery date at checkout.

Our Delivery Service

We use reliable third-party express courier services and high-quality insulated packaging. While our couriers are generally excellent, occasional delays can happen. We pack everything to stay fresh, even if transit takes a little longer.

Time-Sensitive & Event Orders

Can we guarantee delivery on a specific day? Unfortunately not - we rely on third-party couriers and can't control their schedules. All items leave us in perfect condition with good use-by dates, but final timing depends on the courier.

If your order is for a specific event, let us know in the notes section at checkout. We can often dispatch a day earlier to give you the best chance of timely arrival.

DELIVERY Changes After Dispatch

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Saturday Delivery

Saturday delivery is available, though please note our couriers don't operate phone support at weekends and our office is closed. For event-critical orders, a weekday delivery gives us more flexibility to help if any issues arise.

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Description

Oro Del Desierto is produced on a single estate — Finca el Vicario — in the Tabernas Desert in Almería, one of Europe's few true deserts and one of the most unlikely places to find world-class olive oil. Over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, arid soils, and careful organic farming create olives with concentrated flavour and exceptional quality. This coupage is blended by a master taster from the estate's first oils of the season, produced between late October and early November from early-harvest Arbequina, Picual, and Hojiblanca olives — 60–75% still green at picking. The oil is cold-extracted in two phases and filtered, resulting in a leafy green colour with hints of gold.

The flavour is medium intensity and beautifully balanced. On the nose: freshly cut grass, tomato, green olive, with hints of citrus and dried fruit. On the palate: smooth entry with a light, almost imperceptible bitterness and a gentle peppery finish that lingers with a persistent olive flavour and faint spice notes. This is not an aggressive oil — it sits between the assertiveness of a pure Picual and the delicacy of an Arbequina, making it one of the most versatile premium oils you can keep in the kitchen. Widely regarded as one of the finest organic olive oils in the world, with multiple international awards to its name.