Pago Baldio San Carlos

Pago Baldío San Carlos, a Family Business with Tradition

At **Pago Baldío San Carlos**, agriculture has a long-standing tradition. Since the first generations of this traditional company were already involved in agriculture in the 17th century, Pago Baldío San Carlos can draw on a rich wealth of experience and extensive knowledge. The knowledge acquired over many years, coupled with routine practice and tireless research for improvement possibilities, is reflected in the manufacturer's entire production.

Both the **first-class Extra Virgin Olive Oil** and the exceptional and **unique Balsamic Vinegar from Pago Baldío San Carlos** are produced with the utmost care. At the same time, the company places the highest value on 100% naturalness, not only to create high-quality, pure products, but also to respect and protect the environment.

Top Location and Clever Philosophy Guarantee Top Quality

Approximately 30 kilometers from the company headquarters in the Tiétar Valley (Extremadura), the olive groves of Pago Baldío San Carlos are located at the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos. Near Mount Almanzor, which almost always has a snow-capped peak, the olive trees receive crystal-clear water that flows through granite rock and natural channels to the plantations. The bright sun of Extremadura in western Spain provides the necessary warmth for the fruits to ripen.

By the way, the area around La Vera is not only an optimal spot for olive tree fruits; huge expanses of raspberries, orange trees, and cherry trees also surround the olive grove of **Pago Baldío San Carlos**. This means that the olive trees are spared from flies and other insects. This results in unique aromas and an olive oil with an incredibly low acidity of less than 0.1 percent.

**Pago Baldío San Carlos** consciously avoids mass production and instead focuses on naturalness, purity, and top quality. The traditional company has made it its mission to strive for the highest quality and to maintain the achieved premium quality, in order to deliver exclusively healthy and high-quality products.

How Pago Baldío San Carlos' Gourmet Oil is Made

Thanks to the advantageous climate in the Tiétar Valley, the olive harvest can take place as early as October, two weeks before the usual harvest date. Therefore, Pago Baldío San Carlos' Extra Virgin Olive Oil stands out with particularly fruity aromas. The fruits are picked and processed according to strict rules. And the storage of the finished olive oil also takes place according to precisely defined principles. The self-imposed guidelines at Pago Baldío San Carlos are as follows:

• For olive oil production, olives are never picked up from the ground. Therefore, only whole and healthy fruits are processed.
• The olive trees are specifically irrigated so that they never suffer from drought and their fruits can thrive optimally.
• Within just a few minutes after harvesting, the olives are in the oil mill for processing. Oxidation, which can occur due to prolonged storage of the fruits, is successfully avoided in this way.
• The oil mill is equipped with the most modern machinery, and grinding takes place under the highest hygiene conditions. In this way, off-flavors can be effectively prevented.
• During the entire processing period, the temperature never exceeds 26 degrees Celsius, so that all the healthy ingredients of the olive are also contained in the virgin olive oil.
• The finished Extra Virgin Olive Oil is stored at a constant temperature of 16 degrees Celsius under a nitrogen atmosphere. This ensures that all aromas and nutrients are preserved.
• The high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil is only bottled and packaged upon order to ensure optimal storage conditions for as long as possible.
• Quality always comes before quantity.

What Makes Pago Baldío San Carlos Vinegar Unique?

So that you have not only a first-class Extra Virgin Olive Oil but also a high-quality vinegar on hand for a tasty and healthy salad dressing, Pago Baldío San Carlos also produces an exclusive Balsamic Vinegar. Like the original vinegar from Italy, the **Balsamic from Pago Baldío San Carlos** matures for many years in wooden barrels and is obtained according to a traditional system.

Pago Baldío San Carlos' gourmet vinegar, with its typical, wonderfully sweet and sour balsamic aromas, is ideal for seasoning your marinades. It pairs particularly well with fine seafood, light fish, exclusive meat dishes, desserts, and even ice cream. But this gourmet vinegar not only stands out for its exquisite taste, but also has a lot to offer for your health. After all, numerous health benefits are attributed to high-class vinegar:

• Vinegar promotes digestion, as acetic acid eliminates bad intestinal bacteria, but allows good and important intestinal bacteria to survive.
• Due to the antibacterial effect of acetic acid, inflammation can be reduced.
• Because vinegar positively influences metabolism, it simultaneously supports kidney function. Toxins can thus be removed from the body more effectively and easily.
• Traditional balsamic vinegar is said to strengthen the heart and liver.
• Balsamic vinegar can also be used in a weight-loss diet. Its effect on regulating blood sugar levels reduces dreaded cravings.
• Regular inhalation with vinegar can effectively prevent respiratory diseases.

Gourmet Oil and Fine Vinegar Recommended by Top Chefs

Because the high-class quality of Pago Baldío San Carlos products has spread not only nationally but also internationally, the traditional company exports to more than 50 countries worldwide. From Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, to Norway, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, all the way to Russia, China, Singapore, Japan, Mexico, the USA, and Canada, three continents are covered. Both the **high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil** and the unique **Balsamic Vinegar** are not only popular in private households but are even recommended by renowned star and Michelin-starred chefs. Furthermore, Pago Baldío San Carlos' gourmet products have already collected over 160 national and international awards. To name just a few:

• Olive Japan
• Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Oil Competition
• Expoliva: The Knowledge Event
• Great Taste Award
• China International Olive Oil Competition
• International Olive Oil Council
• New York International Olive Oil Competition
• Consorcio Feria del Olivo de Montoro