The olive oil: Legado

Alongside the living olive tree, the box contains a small bottle of extra virgin olive oil under the brand "Legado" — Spanish for "legacy". A fitting name for an oil produced with the same care, generation after generation.

Where does it come from?

Legado is produced by a third-generation family-run olive estate in the province of Málaga, Spain, where century-old olive trees stretch across the landscape. We chose this producer because they combine traditional craftsmanship with a clear pride in quality over quantity.

What does "extra virgin" mean?

"Extra virgin olive oil" is the highest quality category of olive oil. It means the oil is cold-pressed using only mechanical methods, without heat or chemicals, and has a low acidity along with a flawless taste approved by a professional tasting panel.

Flavour profile

Because the oil comes from an early harvest, it has a more intense, fruity and slightly peppery flavour than many average olive oils — along with a higher content of natural antioxidants. It's an oil equally suited to dipping bread in as to finishing a completed dish.

How to use it

Use it raw whenever possible — over salads, vegetables, white meat or fish — so the delicate flavour notes are preserved. Store the bottle somewhere dark and cool, and seal it tightly after use, so the oil stays fresh for as long as possible.

Curious about the whole journey from tree to bottle?
Read the article "From blossom to bottle" →

Can't get enough of Legado?
See the Legado club (olive oil subscription) →