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Page 2 of 2 ![]() Terra Alta Olive Oil (Aceite de oliva Terra Alta):The comarques of Terra Alta and Ribera de l´Ebre are home to this delicious olive oil. The main type of olive used to produce this oil is the Empeltre, though it may also contain Morruda, Farga and Arberquina olives in smaller quantities. Harvesting is done by state-of-the-art machines, which preserve the aroma and flavor of the olive's oils. Terra Alta oils are yellow to gold, with a flavor varying from piquant to bitter, and an aroma reminiscent of almond and pecan.
Baix Ebre-Montsia Olive Oil (Aceite del Baix Ebre-Montsia): Baix
Ebre-Montsia olive oil is produced in the Sierra of Coll Redó y and the
Ulldecona plain with Morruda, Farga and Sevillenca olives. Color
depends on on the harvesting season, but ranges from greenish yellow to
golden yellow. The flavor varies from fruity to sweet depending on the
season, as harvesting is done year-round. Harvesting is done using the traditional vareo method, which involves shaking the branches of the olive tree until the olives fall to the ground. L'Emporda Olive Oil (Aceite de l´Emporda): L'Emporda
oil is produced in all of the comarques of lower and upper Emporda, and
in some comarques of Girona, using Argudell, Corivell, Verdal and
Arberquina olives.The resulting oil is transparent with a liquid consistency, and a flavor that is fruity with bit of piquant and acidity. The aroma is reminiscent of almond and artichoke. ![]()
L´Alt Urgell i la Cerdanya
Butter (Mantequilla de l´Alt Urgell i la Cerdanya): This
butter's history goes back to the beginning of the 20th century in the
comarques of Alt Urgell and Cerdanya. The product is all natural, made
using pasteurized milk and fermented lactose and no artificial
coloring.
Delta de l'Ebre Rice (Arroz del Delta de l´Ebre): In the
areas between the towns of Aldea, la Amposta, Camarles and Sant Carles
de la Rapita, this very special rice is grown. This D.O. produces the
famed "paella rice", Bomba, along with five other varieties: Bahía, Tebre, Sénia, Fonsa and Montsianell
Delta de l'Ebre earned its D.O. distinction in 1985 because of its
unparalleled quality. The rice is harvested for only one month out of
the year, beginning on September 15th.Lleida Pears (Pera de Lleida): This pear is produced throughout the comarca of Pla d´Urgell, which has a perfect microclimate for pear production. Lleida pears are available in three varieties: Limonera, Blanquilla and Conference, and are known for their juiciness and aroma. The Conference variety is rounder than the others, and is a bit wrinkled when ready to eat. |