Our History
Our family is directly linked to agriculture since the 17th century.
Pago Bladíos de San Carlos is the legacy of many generations, an experience which is appreciated in our caring of olives and raisins throughout the production.
Our Philosophy
Dedication, research and maintaining of the highest quality possible for a large production in order to obtain Premium quality-healthy products.
Our Tradition
Our fields are located in the almost perpetual snows of the Almanzor. They absorb the clean and clear water which reaches our land due to natural and granitic causes while their fruit ripens under the rays of Extremadura’s Holy Sun.
Our property is located in the Valle del Tiétar, in the municipality of Majadas del Tiétar, in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain).
Our olive trees are in the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos, near the Yuste’s Monastery, in the idyllic zone of La Vera, a natural environment in which the emperor Carlos V secluded himself, wearied by battles, and the political and religious figures of his kingdom. He chose this place to seek peace among all of the thousand others which were part of his huge empire where the Sun never sets.
Our fields are located in the almost perpetual snows of the Almanzor. They absorb the clean and clear water which reaches our land due to natural and granitic causes while their fruit ripens under the rays of Extremadura’s Holy Sun.
Furthermore, we benefit from a geographic location in the middle of vast extensions of raspberry bushes, orange trees and cherry trees, which leads to the flourishing of a whole ecosystem. This allows us to obtain acidity levels so low that they defy the understanding of analysts and experts. This is where the fruity savors and aromas are unique.
Our olive trees and vineyards
OLIVE TREES
The microclimate in the Valle del Tiétar in which we are located allows us to complete the harvest 15 days ahead of time, gifting our products an exceptional-fruity flavor, very rare in the market. The grinding , which is done right after the harvest, gives our extra virgin olive oil a sweetness with a strong character, as well as an acidity ≤ 0,1%.
The storage and packaging are done in an inert atmosphere in order to preserve the oil. Our relentless investment in the oil mill, rational and technically perfect, with more modern and sophisticated machinery, allows us to obtain the best oil quality. The warehouses, courtyards, laboratories, tasting cellar, refrigerated cellar, with tanks in stainless steel, maintain the impeccable quality of our oil and preserve it as on the first day.
The packaging, only done upon request, allows our Olive Oil Extra Virgin Pago de los Baldíos de San Carlos to prosper and keep the fruity flavors which make it unique. This is how our unmatched quality is maintained over the years.
VINEYARDS
Without the shadow of a doubt, our vinegars are unique in the world. Obtained from a meticulous selection of the best Pedro Ximénez sweet grapes, our vineyards age during 5 or 12 years in American oak barrels, in accordance with the tradition.
Ideals for recipes for which the visual aspect and food color are important, the transparent vinegar adds its fantastic flavor, without staining the plate. Perfect to go with seafood, fish, salad, meat, deserts…
The vinegar, thanks to its acidic content, is well known to control and decrease cholesterol levels, as well as triglycerides and blood pressure. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of heart diseases and improves blood flow.
Care and tradition
Our philosophy is based on dedication, research and maintaining of the highest quality for a large production in order to obtain Premium quality-healthy products.
Being contentious with the environment is one of our priorities, which is why we protect our products as well as our fields so they are 100% natural. Not only are we strict with the quality of our products, but with the protection of the environment as well.
Our rules to obtain the highest quality and the lowest acidity are:
- We never pick the olives which have fallen on the floor
- We use a drip irrigation system, in order to obtain a selective fertility
- We grind in the minutes following the harvest
- We are very strict with hygiene in our oil mill
- We always obtain a temperature less than 26ºC
- We pack in an inert atmosphere with Nitrogen at a constant temperature of 16ºC
- We only pack upon request
- We always promote Quality rather than Quantity
