Evooleum Guide 2025

Jabalcuz Gran Selección is an early-harvest extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) made by a small cooperative in Jaén.

It is produced in October from mountain-grown Picual olives, harvested both mechanically and by hand due to the rugged terrain of Jaén’s southern sierras, where most cooperative members farm.

Crafted with care: the mill masters use state-of-the-art tools to select the best groves for Jabalcuz Gran Selección, then process in short batches over the few days of production. Each lot is tasted and only the finest are chosen for the final blend.

It comes from the Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza Sierra de la Pandera in Los Villares (Jaén). The October harvest and cold extraction preserve freshness, green aromas, and top quality.

It has been distinguished with the Jaén Selección 2025 seal—recognising the province’s best EVOOs—and the Mario Solinas award granted by the International Olive Council.

Technical Sheet — Jabalcuz Gran Selección

• Product: Jabalcuz Gran Selección.
• Producer: Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza Sierra de la Pandera (Los V

The popular Oro Bailén Picual Family Reserve is a single-varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil made from the Picual olive variety . It's a perfectly balanced oil with a peppery and slightly bitter character, and aromas of grass, garden, and tomato.

It is made with olives harvested from Oro Bailén's farms in the province of Jaén and is milled in its olive mill in Villanueva de la Reina, using cold extraction, which allows preserving its natural properties and guarantees high quality.

In our experience, Oro Bailén has established itself as a benchmark for excellence and consistency with this product. Year after year, it garners some of the world's most prestigious awards, while maintaining a competitive price and exceptional quality.

It is one of the four oils produced by the brand, completing a range that allows you to appreciate premium extra virgin olive oils: Frantoio, Picual, Arbequina and Hojiblanca.

Its balanced profile makes it a versatile choice for enhancing a wide variety of dishes. It is one of the most popular extra virgin olive oils in Spain.

Oro Bailén Picual should be part of the pantry of any lover of gourmet cuisine and in particular of premium extra virgin olive oil.

Technical specifications

• Product : Oro Bailén Picual Family Reserve.
• Producer : Aceites Oro Bailén (Jaén, Spain).
• Category : Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Variety : 100% Picual (monovarietal).
• Origin : Oro Bailén estates in the province of Jaén; milling in the Villanueva de la Reina olive mill.
• Harvest : early (October) with fruit selection at veraison.
• Harvesting : a combination of mechanized and manual methods, depending on the plot and terrain.
• Milling : cold, a few hours after harvesting.
• Extraction : mechanical procedures only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Sensory profile (summary) : Green fruity with notes of grass, orchard, and tomato; balanced bitterness and spiciness. See our tasting notes.
• Awards : multiple national and international awards (vary by campaign).
• Ingredients : 100% olive juice.
• Allergens : does not contain.
• Packaging and formats : dark glass; 250ml, 500ml and 750ml formats.
• Storage : Keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Batch / Best before : see label.

The Hojiblanca olive is known for its dual purpose. During September it is picked for table olives (“verdeo”), and in October–November it is harvested to produce extra virgin olive oil.

Hojiblanca EVOOs are characterised by intensity, powerful aromas and a chilli-like kick on the tongue—somewhat like Frantoio—though their aromatic profile leans more toward Picual.

Among Jaén EVOOs it’s not very common to find Hojiblanca, as it is more popular in the provinces of Córdoba and Seville, where it has adapted over centuries.

Balanced and silky, Oro Bailén Hojiblanca wins you over with harmony and smoothness. Enjoy it raw if you prefer intense oils, or use it in cooking to add nuanced finishing touches to flavourful dishes.

Oro Bailén completes its 100% single-varietal range with this Hojiblanca, harvested and produced on the brand’s estates and mill in northern Jaén. Made entirely from Hojiblanca olives, it brings freshness and lightness to any dish.

Technical sheet

• Product: Oro Bailén Hojiblanca.
• Producer: Aceites Oro Bailén (Villanueva de la Reina, Jaén, Spain).
• Category: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Variety: 100% Hojiblanca (single-varietal).
• Origin: Oro Bailén estates in Jaén; produced at the brand’s own mill.
• Dual purpose: table olive (“verdeo” in September) and oil (October–November).
• Harvest: early (October/November), fruit at veraison.
• Harvesting: mechanised and/or manual depending on plot and terrain.
• Milling: cold, within hours of picking.
• Extraction: mechanical processes only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Sensory profile (summary): green fruitiness with intensity; garden/herb notes, chilli-like heat and harmonious bitterness. May vary by season.
• Recommended uses: excellent raw (tomato, salads, cheeses) and in cooking for well-defined flavours.
• Ingredients: 100% olive juice (Hojiblanca).
• Allergens: none.
• Packaging & sizes: dark glass; formats subject to availability (e.g., 500 ml).
• Storage: keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Lot / best before: see label.

The Frantoio olive—together with Coratina—is one of Italy’s most cultivated varieties. It is especially iconic in Tuscany, shaping the landscapes and aromas we associate with the region in the popular imagination.

In recent years, some growers have introduced the variety to the northern areas of Jaén. Frantoio extra virgin olive oil is distinctive for its balance, bitter-almond notes, and a chilli-like pungency reminiscent of Hojiblanca.

This Oro Bailén Frantoio is an exclusive, refined oil made solely from Frantoio olives. A single-varietal that forms part of the Oro Bailén monovarietal family (Villanueva de la Reina), it offers excellent value for money, appreciated for its rounded profile and differentiation from other Jaén EVOOs.

Elegant and harmonious, it adds a sophisticated touch—perfect for lovers of delicate, singular flavours.

Technical sheet

• Product: Oro Bailén Frantoio.
• Producer: Aceites Oro Bailén (Villanueva de la Reina, Jaén, Spain).
• Category: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Variety: 100% Frantoio (single-varietal).
• Origin: Oro Bailén estates in Jaén; produced at the brand’s own mill.
• Harvest: early (October/November), fruit at veraison.
• Harvesting: mechanised and/or manual depending on plot and terrain.
• Milling: cold, within hours of picking.
• Extraction: mechanical processes only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Sensory profile (summary): balanced green fruitiness; bitter almond, leafy/green notes, light apple; bitterness and pungency in harmony with a chilli-like finish.
• Recommended uses: ideal raw (salads, vegetables, carpaccios), with pasta and fish; suitable for low–medium heat cooking.
• Ingredients: 100% olive juice (Frantoio).
• Allergens: none.
• Packaging & sizes: dark glass; formats subject to availability (e.g., 500 ml).
• Storage: keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Lot / best before: see label.

Rincón de la Subbética is an organic extra virgin olive oil produced by Almazaras de la Subbética in the mountains of Córdoba, Spain. It is a blend of a single-varietal Hojiblanca olive that has won more than 720 awards throughout its history.

This extra virgin olive oil of the Hojiblanca variety is produced by manual and automated harvesting by the members of the cooperatives that are grouped within Almaliva, under the Almazaras de la Subbética brand .

The olive groves from which the olives for this extra virgin olive oil come are in many cases centuries old, and have been cared for by multiple generations of farmers from the mountains of Córdoba .

It is produced during the first days of October, seeking the optimal harvest point, just like other oils you can find in our collection of premium extra virgin olive oils . The time between harvesting and milling, which is done cold, is minimized. This enhances the aromas and flavors of this oil.

Furthermore, this oil is included within the Protected Designation of Origin of Priego de Córdoba, which ensures the quality standards of EVOO of the Hojiblanca and Picudo varieties produced in this region.

The Hojiblanca variety produces an impeccable and amazing oil , with a strong fruity aroma of green olives and grass, giving way to notes of tomato and artichoke, and finishing with fruits like banana. It has great complexity in its flavor.

For consumers seeking the highest quality and elegance, this is an organic olive oil perfect for consuming raw and adding a spicy touch to your favorite dishes.

Rincón de la Subbética is the flagship product of Almazaras de la Subbética. An exceptional organic extra virgin olive oil . The most awarded in the world.

Señorío de Camarasa is a jewel of the Sierra Mágina Natural Park in Jaén, an extra virgin olive oil that combines tradition and purity in every drop.

Produced with care by the Santa Isabel de Torres Cooperative, it is the result of carefully selected Picual olives in a unique setting.

Its respectful and natural production ensures that each bottle captures the essence of the most authentic Andalusian olive grove.

Viscount of Almansa: A visionary project

This Coratina is a multi-faceted experience. A personal vision of modernizing a multi-generational tradition. A collaboration with one of the most modern olive oil mills in the province of Jaén. A great deal of artistry by Isabel Cabello to reinterpret Schrödl's original painting that observes this generational change.

Along with Frantoio, Coratina is Italy's most representative variety. One is more potent, the other is more subtle.

The harvest takes place in a modern, converted olive grove near Espeluy, where a variety uncommon in the province of Jaén was chosen.

It is harvested at the veraison stage - or early harvest - and milled and processed at the Oleícola Jaén facilities in Baeza.

This early harvest extra virgin olive oil is made with the Picual variety at the Puerta de las Villas estate in Mogón, Jaén. Its organic certification guarantees a high-quality product with a unique flavor. Perfect for those seeking a sustainably produced and environmentally friendly olive oil.

From the family estate “Los Badenes”, Finca Badenes Picual offers an exclusive and elegant oil, the fruit of early-harvested olives.

Cold extraction preserves its authenticity, adding a gourmet touch to your everyday table.

Finca la Pontezuela has outdone itself with this Hojiblanca, which, in addition to being in the Evooleum Top 10, has also won the most important award in the olive oil sector in 2025: the Mario Solinas.

Powerful, fruity and with the characteristic chili touch of the variety, it cannot be missing from the pantry of a true lover of gourmet oils.

El Oro del Desierto Picual is an organic extra virgin olive oil that captures all the strength and freshness of the Tabernas Desert in Almería. Produced from early-harvested Picual olives, this oil stands out for its intense character, the result of efforts to preserve its natural and sustainable essence.

The wild olive tree is a wild olive tree, an ancestor of the current species used for Extra Virgin Olive Oil production, which grows naturally along roadsides.

Its oil is a natural juice with a very high phenolic content. With a low yield, harvesting is difficult because it is not found in traditional planting patterns. Furthermore, it is a protected species that cannot be modified without public permission.

This Extra Virgin Olive Oil made with centuries-old wild olive trees hand-picked through the milking process in Sierra Mágina (Jaén) is an expression of the wild nature and olive-growing tradition of Andalusia.

It has been produced by MONVA SL, who also manufacture the award-winning Dominus Early Harvest and recognized by Evooleum as the healthiest EVOO in the world.

Technical specifications

• Product : Dominus Acebuche.
• Producer : MONVA, SL (Dominus), Jaén – Andalusia, Spain.
• Category : Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Species/variety : Wild olive (Olea europaea var. sylvestris) — “wild olive tree”.
• Origin : Sierra Mágina area (Jaén, Andalusia, Spain).
• Harvest : autumn campaign (variable calendar due to wild ripening).
• Harvesting : manual by milking in low-yield wild olive trees; non-mechanizable areas.
• Milling : cold, a few hours after harvesting.
• Extraction : mechanical procedures only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Yield : very low (wild fruit) → limited edition .
• Sensory profile (summary) : intense character, high phenolic content; marked bitterness and spiciness; green and balsamic nuances. May vary depending on the vintage.
• Sustainability : respectful harvesting in natural environments; interventions on wild trees subject to public authorizations where appropriate.
• Recognition : regular presence in specialized guides and awards (depending on the campaign).
• Ingredients : 100% wild olive juice.
• Allergens : does not contain.
• Packaging and formats : dark glass; formats subject to availability.
• Storage : Keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Batch / Best before : see label.

Almaoliva Arbequino is an extra virgin olive oil made exclusively with olives of the Arbequina variety by Almazaras de la Subbética, in the heart of Cordoba.

Within our collection of cooperative extra virgin olive oils, it occupies a prominent position, as the cooperative surpasses itself every year with the harvesting, cold extraction and packaging of this olive juice.

Almazaras de la Subbética is a second-level cooperative , which brings together 18 cooperatives from this mountain range in Córdoba whose climate and location, together with the professionalism of the farmers and workers, produces some of the most awarded juices in the world.

The Arbequina variety produces a smooth and delicate extra virgin olive oil , suitable for all palates. Despite its delicacy, this Almaoliva displays exceptional complexity with aromas reminiscent of green almond, grass, banana, nuts, and tomato.

This oil has positioned itself in recent years among the most important competitions in the sector, highlighting the awards in the Evooleum Guide of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world , Flos Olei, World's Best Olive Oils and the Iberoleum guide of the best oils in Spain .

For consumers looking for quality and versatility, both for raw consumption and to add a special touch to their cooking recipes, this is an exceptional extra virgin olive oil in our premium collection .

Almaoliva is the sweet and delicate single-varietal Arbequina olive oil from Almazara de la Subbética. An oil that pleases all palates and consistently ranks among the top winners in national and international awards. An extra virgin olive oil recognized worldwide.

Parqueoliva is an exceptional extra virgin olive oil, a blend of the Picudo and Hojiblanca varieties, produced by Almaoliva under the Almazaras de la Subbética brand in the heart of Córdoba, Spain.

This is a blend of extra virgin olive oils from the Picudo and Hojiblanca varieties, both included within the protected designation of origin of Priego de Córdoba , which is responsible for certifying and ensuring the quality of the EVOOs of the region.

Almazaras de la Subbética brings together nearly twenty cooperatives in the region. With over 7,000 members, it is the second largest cooperative in Andalusia. From its modern facilities, it distributes its products to dozens of countries worldwide.

The growing and harvesting conditions in the Sierra de Córdoba , despite being favorable for the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oils, make producing these EVOOs doubly meritorious, since in many cases they are centuries-old olive groves at altitude that have to be harvested by hand.

This Parqueoliva olive oil is harvested during the month of October, within what we consider an early harvest, and is cold-extracted a few hours later in the olive mill with a continuous filtering process to preserve its aromas and flavors.

Parqueoliva is the impeccable blend of Picuda and Hojiblanca olive varieties from Almazaras de la Subbética. With scores of over 95 points in the Evooleum guide and 93 points in the Iberoleum guide, as well as numerous awards, it consistently earns its place among the world's finest extra virgin olive oils.

From Jaén comes Oro de Cánava Picual , an intense and vibrant extra virgin olive oil, made exclusively with Picual olives at their perfect ripeness.

An oil with its own character, reflecting the best of Andalusian olive-growing tradition.