Peru / Criolla
Vallesur
Extra Virgin Olive Oil · 500ml
Vallesur is vivid from the first pour: cut grass, aromatic herbs, clean bitterness, and a peppery finish that gives food definition rather than weight.
Current price
£23.90
Profile
Strong fruity extra virgin olive oil from Peru’s rare Criolla olives.
Availability
Available now
Taste notes
- Fresh green olive aroma with cut grass and aromatic herb notes.
- Bitterness arrives cleanly and stays structured rather than harsh.
- Pepper warmth builds late, which makes it excellent for finishing.
Origin & flavour
A Peruvian oil with real presence on the plate
Vallesur comes from southern Peru, where rare Criolla olives give the oil its green-fruity energy, herbaceous lift, and a peppery finish that stays bright rather than heavy.
It is the bottle to reach for when you want the oil to sharpen the final impression of a dish: over bitter leaves, beans, grilled meat, fish, soups, burrata, or warm bread.
Chefs return to it because it behaves like a finishing seasoning. It has enough personality to change a plate, yet enough control to stay elegant.
Best with
- Finish grilled vegetables, fish, or white beans where freshness needs to remain audible.
- Use at bread service, on carpaccio, or over burrata when you want the oil to carry the last aromatic note.
- Bring it to grilled meat, soups, or even gelato when the kitchen needs aroma without muddiness.
Proof
Judged well, and even better at the table
Vallesur has been recognised in London, Argentina, Japan, and Spain, and it has also earned precise praise from chefs who value aroma, bitterness, and finish in real service.
“Vallesur has a rich aroma and a strong personality. In service it behaves more like a seasoning than a generic kitchen oil.”
At a glance
Smooth, ripe, and organic, with enough lift at the finish to keep the food feeling clean and bright.
Why it works
- Finish grilled vegetables, fish, or white beans where freshness needs to remain audible.
- Use at bread service, on carpaccio, or over burrata when you want the oil to carry the last aromatic note.
- Bring it to grilled meat, soups, or even gelato when the kitchen needs aroma without muddiness.
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Vallesur in context
From bottle and orchard to the finished plate, these details make the oil easier to understand before you buy.
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