An olive variety that gets its name from the city of Alfafara in Alicante. In Spanish Levante, it is also known as “alfafarenca”. In addition to its province of origin, it is grown in Valencia and Albacete. This variety produces virgin olive oils with a perfect balance of bitterness and spiciness. On the nose, it is notable for its banana and ripe-tomato notes.
It has been discovered that the Alfafara olive tree is a clone of the Ayrouni Lebanese variety. Ayrouni is a variety of ancestral olive tree with high resistance to pests and diseases, it is believed that the Phoenicians introduced it to the peninsula.
The name Alfafara, takes it from the location of the main cultivation area in Spain, Alfafara (Alicante).
Among others EVOO produced in the Valencian Community, the oil Alfafara, is excellent quality and organoleptic characteristics.
Taste: the Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from the Alfafara variety, has a balanced level of bitterness and spicy. On the other hand, it has a fruity aroma, with intense smells of fresh grass, Apple, Tomato, banana and subtle aromas of nuts.
Uses: Alfafara is mainly used for the olive oil production.
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