OLIVE OIL
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Acys Mendoza S.A. company group
ARAUCO
ORIGIN
A unique, truly Argentinean variety which the
Spanish Crown failed to fully eradicate the 17th
Century in its effort to prevent it from competing with
oils made in the mother country. Some of the trees
that did survive in the province of La Rioja
(Argentina) evolved into the indigenous Criolla or
Arauco variety, which was then grown in Mendoza.
The remains of the olive groves planted in Mendoza
by Francisco de Aguirre in 1562 are the oldest
testimonies of olive growing in Argentina.
Originally used for preserves, Arauco, a large and
asymmetric olive variety, has become the Malbec of
extra virgin olive oils from Maipú, Mendoza.
PROFILE
Color: yellow with intense shades of green
Aroma: freshly mown grass with rich fruity notes
Taste: fruity with a distinctive bitter and peppery
finish, but so well balanced that it is unique among
all other olive oils.
CHEF’S SUGGESTIONS
Green salads, Suitable for red meats or drizzled over
strong cheeses and for bruschettas (toasted bread
drizzled with olive oil)
PRESENTATION
glass bottle 500 ml, pet bottle 2 y 5 litres
PACKAGING
glass bottle 6 per box, pet bottle 2 per box
FRANTOIO
ORIGIN
Oil-yielding variety from Toscana and Umbria
(central Italy) introduced to Mendoza, Argentina, in
the 20th Century. A vigorous cultivar with an
elongated fruit that ripens late and gradually from the
San Roque district in Maipú, Mendoza.
PROFILE
Color: Rich golden yellow with tinges of green
Aroma: Elegant and refined with intense notes of
freshly mown grass
Taste: Fresh olive, harmonious, with restrained and
balanced bitterness and pepperiness
CHEF’S SUGGESTIONS
Green salads, Drizzled over fish, pork and pasta
sauces and great with bruschettas (toasted bread
drizzled with olive oil)
PRESENTATION
glass bottle 500 ml, pet bottle 2 y 5 litres
PACKAGING
glass bottle 6 per box, pet bottle 2 per box
EMPELTRE
ORIGIN
Native to Aragón (autonomous community), more
specifically to the area of Pedrola (Province of
Zaragoza), this variety was introduced in Mendoza
(Argentina) in the 20th century. A strong and
vigorous tree with upright stems and leaves and an
elongated asymmetric oval fruit. This variety is
grown in 3 de Mayo district, Lavalle, Mendoza.
PROFILE
Color: Golden yellow with pale green highlights
Aroma: Elegant and refined with hints of apple
Taste: A very pleasant mouthfeel, very sweet, never
bitter or pungent, with an almond finish
CHEF’S SUGGESTIONS
Because of its mildness, it is ideal for blending, as
salad dressing and drizzled over seafood antipasti.
PRESENTATION
glass bottle 500 ml, pet bottle 2 y 5 litres
PACKAGING
glass bottle 6 per box, pet bottle 2 per box
MANZANILLA
ORIGIN
Native to southern Spain, this table olive variety was
introduced to Mendoza (Argentina) in the 20th
century. A vigorous tree with an oval-rounded fruit.
This variety is grown in the district of Russell, Maipú,
Mendoza.
PROFILE
Color: Yellow with green highlights
Aroma: Green herbs with fruity notes
Taste: Fresh olives, fruity, slightly bitter and pungent
CHEF’S SUGGESTIONS
Ideal for mixed salads and drizzled over grilled fish.
PRESENTATION
glass bottle 500 ml, pet bottle 2 y 5 litres
PACKAGING
glass bottle 6 per box, pet bottle 2 per box
BLEND
Blend made from olives grown in Russell, Maipú
(Mendoza).
MADE WITH
Nevadillo (70%), Empeltre (10%), Manzanilla (10%),
Arauco (10%)
PROFILE
Color: Yellow with green highlights
Aroma: Green herbs with fruity notes
Taste: Fresh olives, fruity, slightly bitter and pungent
CHEF’S SUGGESTIONS
Ideal for mixed salads and drizzled over red meats.
PRESENTATION
glass bottle 500 ml, pet bottle 2 y 5 litres
PACKAGING
glass bottle 6 per box, pet bottle 2 per box