Best Before Date: 12/31/2026 | Lot: P8111

 Sensors
 Casas de Hualdo Cornicabra is an intensely green-fruited premium extra virgin olive oil with a distinctive character. On the nose, its aromas are reminiscent of freshly cut grass, green nutmeg, fresh olive leaves, and a hint of apple. On the palate, it is full-bodied, opulent, and yet dry. Strong bitter notes are immediately apparent, followed by a proud spiciness that lingers – an oil with impact and persistence.

 Origin & Processing
 The Cornicabra olive – "Goat's Horn" – is the traditional variety of Castile-La Mancha. Its elliptical shape with a curved tip, with a little imagination, is reminiscent of a goat's horn. Its distinctive color is also characteristic, never exceeding a Bordeaux red even when fully ripe. Cornicabra is the only olive variety from the former Spanish capital region recognized by the protected designation of origin DOP Montes de Toledo . At Casas de Hualdo, it grows in traditionally planted olive groves at higher altitudes on light, calcareous soils and is harvested there in mid- to late autumn. Within a maximum of six hours after picking, the olives are gently cold-extracted in the estate's state-of-the-art mill to obtain a juice of the highest quality.

 background
 Thanks to its resilience to the cold winters and hot summers of Castile-La Mancha, the Cornicabra olive has shaped the landscape of this region for centuries. The oil of this robust variety is distinguished not only by its intense aroma, but also by its high antioxidant content and exceptional stability – qualities that make it the most sought-after variety in Spain's second-largest olive-growing region.

 Food pairing
 Casas de Hualdo Cornicabra is an ideal extra virgin olive oil for robust dishes. It harmonizes beautifully with braised dishes – with or without meat – and is a perfect match for traditional dishes like migas , Toledo's hunter's breakfast. It's also ideal with tapas such as cecina, patatas bravas, or pinchos morunos, as well as with roast lamb, hearty soups, stews, and grilled vegetables (especially artichokes, eggplant, and zucchini). Surprisingly good, too, with rich chocolate, such as mousse or couvert. And for the purists, of course, simply spread on bread with a little sea salt – what more could you want?!

 Note from the Master of Olive Oil
 “Cornicabra by Casas de Hualdo: As beautiful as the name, so beautiful is the oil. I love it. Robust, tart, and unmistakable. And on top of that, extremely attractively priced. I mean, where else can you get a truly premium olive oil for less than 18 Swiss francs per half-liter bottle? Exactly!” – Silvan Brun, Master of Olive Oil

 Import, warehousing & quality assurance
 To ensure the enjoyment doesn't end with the product description, this oil was imported into Switzerland under temperature-controlled conditions (between 6 and 18 °C, depending on the truck). The oil is also stored at a constant ambient temperature of 15–18 °C, protected from light. This temperature-controlled logistics preserves the chemical, physiological, and sensory quality of the olive oil to the best of our ability. In the olive oil business—especially in the premium segment—such meticulous care is essential, yet evoo.expert is one of the very few retailers who consistently maintain an unbroken cold chain. You can smell and taste the difference.