About Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oils

When crafting premium extra virgin olive oil, offering a spectrum of aromas and flavours is essential to deliver a complete experience for gourmet lovers.

Oro Bailén, a benchmark brand based in Villanueva de la Reina (Jaén), raises the bar year after year with this 100% Arbequina single-varietal EVOO, harvested from its own groves and cold-milled at the estate’s mill just hours after picking.

Arbequina oils are known for a lower polyphenol content, making them ideal for delicate palates that prefer sweeter, gentler aromas and flavours to the more robust, pungent and bitter profiles of Picual or Hojiblanca.

Smooth and delicate, Oro Bailén Arbequina brings subtlety and natural charm to every dish. It’s fantastic both raw and in cooking—especially in baking as a substitute for animal fats like butter.

Made from selected Arbequina olives, its gentle flavour is perfect for those who appreciate lightness and fine nuances in the kitchen. This Jaén extra virgin olive oil consistently delights.

Technical Sheet — Oro Bailén Arbequina

• Product: Oro Bailén Arbequina.
• Producer: Aceites Oro Bailén (Villanueva de la Reina, Jaén, Spain).
• Category: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Variety: 100% Arbequina (single-varietal).
• Origin: Oro Bailén estates in Jaén; milled at the brand’s own mill.
• Harvest: early (October).
• Harvesting: mainly mechanised with manual support depending on plot/terrain.
• Milling: cold, within hours of picking.
• Extraction: mechanical processes only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Sensory profile (summary): sweet, gentle entry; low bitterness and pungency; notes of ripe fruit (banana, apple), almond and fresh grass. See our tasting notes.
• Recommended uses: ideal raw, in emulsions (mayonnaise, vinaigrettes) and baking; suitable for low–medium heat cooking.
• Ingredients: 100% olive juice.
• Allergens: none.
• Packaging & sizes: dark glass; 250 ml and 500 ml.
• Storage: keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Lot / best before: see label.

I can only say one thing about Andrés Aguilar: gratitude. He was the first oil mill I spoke to when we started this project, and he made himself available to us for anything we needed, without any strings attached.

It's no surprise that it was part of our first Starter Pack, because in addition to great people, they have excellent products. We know this firsthand because during the production period, Andrés Aguilar was our second home.

This isn't an oil you can find just anywhere. In fact, as far as I know, you can only find it in three places: at their Almazara, at Paraíso Virgen Extra in Jaén, and here at Molino y Cata.

If you decide to visit them, they're located next to the Linares south exit off the A-32 highway. Tell them you're coming from us.

This Arbequina has been carefully harvested during the month of October, cold-milled and mechanically extracted at the O-MED Oil Mill in the town of Ácula, Granada.

O-MED is characterized by the excellence and thoughtful design of its products. The bottle's image resembles an olive grove on three distinct sides, creating a beautiful illustration when three bottles are placed together.

Oiltopia's Arbequina, harvested in super-intensive olive groves along the Guadalquivir River in Córdoba, is collected during the month of October to produce an oil with fantastic characteristics for culinary use and raw consumption.

This is a delicate, mature, and smooth EVOO. It's perfect for those who enjoy Extra Virgin Olive Oil but prefer more restrained flavors and aromas, or for those new to this world.

The bottle is a creation of Isabel Cabello.

The third addition to Quaryat Dillar's premium range is this high-end Arbequina. Grown in mountain olive groves at over a thousand meters above sea level, it is harvested during the month of October to ensure optimal fruit quality.

Without waiting long, it is cold-milled in the family's oil mill on the outskirts of Granada, in the town of Dílar. It is immediately filtered to preserve aromas and flavors.

This five-element oil from Finca la Pontezuela is a delicate and smooth premium EVOO that perfectly showcases the attributes we expect from the Arbequina variety. It is produced on their estate in Toledo.

When you want to replace vegetable or animal fats with a healthy, delicate yet very aromatic extra virgin olive oil, single-varietal Arbequina EVOOs are our go-to recommendation: they bring smoothness, creaminess, and a less bitter, less pungent profile thanks to a lower polyphenol load.

Castillo de Canena—one of our flagship brands—has raised the bar in recent harvests with its Castillo de Canena Family Reserve Arbequina: a premium EVOO at a fair price, noted for aromas reminiscent of fruit purée, biscuit, and a crowd-pleasing gourmet character.

Grown on the brand’s estates in Jaén and cared for year-round, this Jaén extra virgin olive oil consistently achieves exceptional quality in our tastings.

Technical Sheet — Castillo de Canena Family Reserve Arbequina

• Product: Castillo de Canena – Family Reserve Arbequina.
• Producer: Castillo de Canena (Jaén, Spain).
• Category: Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Variety: 100% Arbequina (single-varietal).
• Origin: own estates in the province of Jaén.
• Harvest: early (autumn), fruit at veraison.
• Harvesting: mainly mechanised with manual support depending on plot/terrain.
• Milling: cold, within hours of picking.
• Extraction: mechanical processes only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Sensory profile (summary): sweet, gentle entry; low bitterness and pungency; notes of fruit purée, biscuit, almond, and fresh grass.
• Recommended uses: ideal raw, in emulsions (mayonnaise, vinaigrettes) and baking; suitable for low–medium heat cooking.
• Sustainability: grove management focused on biodiversity and habitat care.
• Ingredients: 100% olive juice (Arbequina).
• Allergens: none.
• Packaging & sizes: glass bottle; formats subject to availability (e.g., 500 ml / 250 ml).
• Storage: keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Lot / best before: see label.

Pure smoothness and elegance define Oro del Desierto Arbequina , an organic oil obtained from ripe Arbequina olives. Produced in the unique setting of the Tabernas Desert, it stands out for its light, sweet, and refined profile, making it a true culinary gem.

Almaoliva Arbequino es un aceite de oliva virgen extra elaborado exclusivamente con aceitunas de la variedad arbequina por Almazaras de la Subbética, en el corazón de Córdoba. 

Dentro de nuestra colección de aceites de oliva virgen extra de cooperativa ocupa un puesto destacado, ya que la cooperativa se supera cada año con la recolección, extracción en frío y envasado de este zumo de aceituna.

Almazaras de la Subbética es una cooperativa de segundo grado, que agrupa a 18 cooperativas de esta sierra de Córdoba cuyo clima y localización, junto con la profesionalidad de los agricultores y los trabajadores, produce algunos de los zumos más premiados del mundo.

La variedad arbequina produce un aceite de oliva virgen extra suave y delicado, apto para todos los paladares. A pesar de su delicadeza, este Almaoliva muestra una complejidad excepcional con aromas que nos recuerdan a la almendra verde, a hierba, plátano, frutos secos y tomate.

Este aceite se ha posicionado durante los últimos años entre los concursos más importantes del sector, destacando los premios en la Guía Evooleum de los mejores aceites de oliva virgen extra del mundo, Flos Olei, World's Best Olive Oils y la guía Iberoleum de los mejores aceites de España. 

Para consumidores que buscan calidad y versatilidad tanto para consumir en crudo como para dar un toque especial a sus recetas de cocina, es un aceite de oliva virgen extra excepcional en nuestra colección premium. 

Almaoliva es la dulce y delicada propuesta monovarietal de aceitunas arbequinas de Almazara de la Subbética. Un aceite que gusta a todos los paladares y que no por ello deja de estar entre los primeros puestos en los premios nacionales e internacionales. Un aceite de oliva virgen extra reconocido en todo el mundo.

ONE Limited Edition is a special batch that collects the oil from the first day of harvest in a premium container with an exclusive case.

This Arbequina olive oil has a dual characteristic: It is an organic and biodynamic extra virgin olive oil. Finca la Torre is known for maintaining a careful cultivation and production process on its farms.

This is an Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the little ones. Produced by the Oleum Hispania oil mill in Carcabuey, it seeks to offer the flavor of an EVOO without any bitterness or spiciness so that the little ones in the house can enjoy a healthy and nutritious superfood in a container designed specifically for them.

This Arbequina from the Nature Premium series by Oleum Hispania is part of the five varieties that the Carcabuey oil mill produces in its Premium range.