Arbequina

General Characteristics

It is a variety adaptable to different soil types and climates, and its early ripening makes it ideal for the production of early harvest olive oil. It is characterized by its small, round, high-yielding olive that produces a delicate EVOO, sweet and medium fruity, with low levels of bitterness and pungency. Harmonious, it can be marketed as a monovarietal or in combination with high-polyphenol oils to increase its stability.

Overall Assessment

Reference variety for the super-intensive system.
Medium vigor: final size depends on edaphoclimatic conditions and agronomic management.
Productive and constant.
Early entry into production.
Ripening in the northern hemisphere: begins in October in the earliest zones and ends in December in the latest zones.
Relatively cold tolerant.

Tree and Fruit

Habit: Erect
Vigor: Medium
Fruit Olive weight: 1.71g
Pulp/pit ratio: 4.20
Oil yield: 48.80%dm

Oil Profile

Corresponds to a sweet virgin oil. Delicate and fragrant. Medium fruity with low levels of bitterness and pungency. Harmonious, it can be marketed as a monovarietal or in combination with high-polyphenol oils to increase its stability.