ORO
del
DESIERTO:
A Taste of Spain at Your Fingertips
Spanish Gold Imports represents a very special organic olive oil produced by Oro del Desierto (Gold of the Desert), located in Tabernas, Andalucia, Spain.
About Oro
Oro del Desierto requires your full attention and appreciation. This is no ordinary extra virgin olive oil, you can taste the passion that went into producing it, the love that went into perfecting it and the quality that has garnered over 350 awards since 2008. For serious connoisseurs, chefs and committed foodies, this is the best extra virgin olive oil to have on hand. This Spanish olive oil (EVOO) deserves a front and centre position on your shelf and on your distinguished palette. This product has a story behind it.
About Us
One day in 2001, Judy and Jeff Lilly were enjoying a drive on a country road in Tabernas, Spain, when they happened upon the ORO del DESIERTO Olive Estate. They were treated to a taste of ORO’s award-winning Coupage by family patriarch Rafael Alonso Aguilera and the superb taste of the extra virgin olive oil changed their lives forever. Upon returning to Canada, they decided to make the best olive oil they had ever encountered accessible to B.C. consumers. This is how “Spanish Gold Imports” was born. Now, this product is found throughout the West coast.
EVOO is considered the healthiest olive oil and the benefits come from the production method. Many people use extra virgin olive oil for cooking, baking or simply drizzling over salads and breads to enjoy the robust flavours. In fact, a typical Spanish breakfast includes quality toast smothered in olive oil, topped with fresh tomatoes and flake salt.
To order by the case, tin, or bottle contact Judy at: judy@spangold.org.
Products
Arbequina Tasting Note
Apple, almond, grass; aroma, almond, banana, apple, artichoke; pairs well fruit salad, shellfish, fish, mayonnaise. 1 litre tin.
Hojiblanca Tasting Note
Banana, mint, garden herbs; Aroma tomato, almond, apple; Pairs well Goat cheese, meats, soups, stews, pasta. 1 litre tin.
Picual Tasting Note
Green grass, garden herbs, almonds; aroma tomato, garden herbs; pairs well-aged cheese, fried eggs, pasta, tomato salad. 1 Litre tin.
Balsamic
The Balsamic begins as an Organic red wine vinegar which is aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
Then Organic grape juice is added using primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah gapes.
This blend is aged for 6 months in wooden barrels to obtain a sweet, natural, organic balsamic vinegar. 250 and 500 ml bottles.
Coupage Tasting Note
Green Grass, green tomato; Aroma Tropical fruit, apple, almond; Pairs well roasted veg, pasta, soups, stews, garden salad. available in 250ml and 500 ml bottle. 1 and 5 Litre tins.
Origen Tasting Note
Limited edition, endangered olive called Picual de Almeria.Almonds, garden herbs, apple; Aroma Almond, artichoke, garden herbs; Pairs well Roasted veg, white meat, fish. 500 ml bottle.
1/10 Tasting note
Limited Edition, Blend of Arbequina and Picual. Green grass, banana; Aroma Almond, banana, tomato; Pairs well goat cheese, tomato or green salad, grilled bread.
500 ml bottle.
Balsamic
The Balsamic begins as an Organic red wine vinegar which is aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
Then Organic grape juice is added using primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah gapes.
This blend is aged for 6 months in wooden barrels to obtain a sweet, natural, organic balsamic vinegar. 250 and 500 ml bottles.
Coupage Tasting Note
Green Grass, green tomato; Aroma Tropical fruit, apple, almond; Pairs well roasted veg, pasta, soups, stews, garden salad. available in 250ml and 500 ml bottle. 1 and 5 Litre tins.
Origen Tasting Note
Limited edition, endangered olive called Picual de Almeria.Almonds, garden herbs, apple; Aroma Almond, artichoke, garden herbs; Pairs well Roasted veg, white meat, fish. 500 ml bottle.
1/10 Tasting note
Limited Edition, Blend of Arbequina and Picual. Green grass, banana; Aroma Almond, banana, tomato; Pairs well goat cheese, tomato or green salad, grilled bread.
500 ml bottle.
Storage
The high polyphenol concentration of ORO del DESIERTO EVOOS will prolong the shelf life of organic olive oil. Heat, light and oxygen will degrade the oil. Store in a dark cupboard away from heat source.
EVOO comes with a shelf life of 2-4 years depending on brand, production process and olive varietal. Some varietals such as Picual have a higher polyphenol level.
ORO del Desierto Coupage is approximately 70 % Picual. So unopened and appropriately stored one could expect a longer shelf life.
Tasting Olive Oil
Pour a tablespoon of EVOO into a stemless wine glass. Cup the glass in your hands and swirl the oil gently to release aromas. Inhaling deeply, you may notice hints of freshly cut grass, green tomato, and herbs.
Slurp the oil into the mouth and swirl as you would a fine wine while taking in a little air. Then, swallow. The high polyphenol content of ORO oils may sometimes tickle the back of the palate on the finish.
Tasting Olive Oil
Pour a tablespoon of EVOO into a stemless wine glass. Cup the glass in your hands and swirl the oil gently to release aromas. Inhaling deeply, you may notice hints of freshly cut grass, green tomato, and herbs.
Slurp the oil into the mouth and swirl as you would a fine wine while taking in a little air. Then, swallow. The high polyphenol content of ORO oils may sometimes tickle the back of the palate on the finish.
Stockist
Spanish Gold Imports is your Western Canada Distributor of quality organic Spanish olive oil.
The following is a list of our retail outlets, many of which also specialize in organic products.
Vancouver & Lower Mainland
Fresh Street Market
West Vancouver
(604) 913-7757
IGA
West Broadway, Vancouver
604-731-5750
Pomme, PoCo
Lougheed Highway
(604) 475-2505
Fresh Street Market
Vancouver House
(604) 265-1311
IGA
North Vancouver
(604) 985-4431
Nester’s Market
Surrey
(604) 581-4188
Fresh Street Market
Panorama, Surrey
(604) 575-1488
IGA
Robson St. Vancouver
(604) 684-5714
Nester’s Yaletown
Seymour St.
(604) 682-3071
Gourmet Warehouse
Vancouver
(604) 253-3022
IGA
Burrard St. Vancouver
(604) 605-0612
Fresh St Market
Langley
(604) 882-8411
Victoria & South Vancouver Island
Chemainus Health
Chemainus
(250) 246-9838
Market on Millstream
Langford
(250) 391-1110
Nester’s Gabriola
Folklife Village Plaza
(250) 247-8755
Root Cellar
Victoria
(250) 477-9495
Eat Fresh Urban Market
Parksville
(250) 248-3007
Market on Yates
Victoria
(250) 381-6000
Nesvogs Meats
Nanaimo
(250) 753-4248
Root Cellar
Oxford Corner, Victoria
(778) 265-8166
Great Greens Farm Market
Cowichan
(250) 597-7733
McLean’s Specialty Food
Nanaimo
(250) 754-0100
Pepper’s Grocery
Victoria
(250) 477-6513
What’s Cooking
Qualicum Beach
(250) 752-8744
Lifestyle Market
Victoria
(250) 384 3388
MB Mart
Nanaimo
(250) 591-9393
Pomme
Nanaimo
(250) 390-1955
Church St Bakery
Comox
(250) 890-3200
Just Outside the Lower Mainland
Fresh Street Market
Kamloops
(250) 434-1076
Nester’s
Whistler
(604) 932-3545
Fresh Street Market
Whistler
(604) 938-2850
IGA
Pender Harbour
(604) 883-9100
Nester’s
Squamish
(604) 888-1121
Fresh Street Market
Kamloops
(250) 434-1076
Nester’s
Whistler
(604) 932-3545
Nester’s
Squamish
(604) 888-1121
Fresh Street Market
Whistler
(604) 938-2850
IGA
Pender Harbour
(604) 883-9100
Contact Us
Address
PO Box 376
Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
V9K 1A0
Phone
(250) 752-6253
(250) 589-0074