Empeltre
恩贝尔特 /ēn bèi´ěr tè/
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Example
There is no doubt that Empeltre olive trees were already known in the District of Alcañiz more than 160 years ago, as Gerónimo Ardid in his Restauro de la Agricultura (Restoration of Agriculture), which he wrote in 1640, refers to Smelters, known as grafted olive trees, and offers to publish the way of grafting and multiplying them.
Additional information
the "Empeltre" variety ranks 7th in importance (surface x 1000 ha) in Spain. It is the major variety in Aragón/Aragon and Baleares/the Ballearic Islands/Illes Balears, and outside Spain it is mainly cultivated in Argentina. It is grown in the provinces of Castellón/Castellon/Castelló/Castello, the Baleares/Ballearic Islands/Illes Balears, Tarragona, Teruel, Navarra/Navarre and Zaragoza/Saragossa. The Spanish term empeltre derives from the Catalan word empelt, which means
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Spanish black Empeltre olives have a full olive taste, with a tender bite and tangy flavor. Because they are cured all naturally their true flavor comes out. Unlike most olives, these are cured with just water and salt, the traditional way.
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Because of its sweetness, empeltre oil is great for blending with other varieties of olive oil. By itself, it"s delicious in salad dressings, in uncooked marinades, or drizzled over asparagus.
PDOs Aceite del Bajo Aragón y Terra Alta