Iberoleum Guide 2025

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.

Elegant and full of personality, Dominus Cosecha Temprana was born in the first days of harvest in Jaén.

This extra virgin olive oil, from the Picual variety, reflects youth and character in every drop, a true gift for discerning palates that value freshness and supreme quality.

Goldlis is the flagship of Sergio Lis's Almazara in Zaragoza. It's a blend of Arbequina and Arbosana olives made with the first olive oils of the season, produced with exceptional care and attention in Zaragoza.

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

O-MED's award-winning Picual is olive juice produced during the month of October with carefully selected olives from the family estate. It is mechanically extracted, cold-pressed, and continuously filtered after extraction to preserve its organoleptic characteristics to the fullest.

This Picual has won the Spanish Food Award for three consecutive years, in addition to being one of the most internationally recognized brands among consumers.

Hacienda Santa María is a company that stands out for two things: its quality of work and its attention to detail. Anyone who has worked with them knows that their focus is on creating great products and building long-term relationships.

That's why when we sat down to think about the first brands we wanted to incorporate, this was one of the ones we knew would be a sure thing.

With this product, which has won the Jaén Selección 2025 award, in addition to 96 points in the Iberoleum guide, you get four things: flavor, design, aromas, and sustainability.

If you're in Jaén, be sure to visit them at Hacienda Santa María 1885, next to Tobaruela Castle, which, by the way, is home to a good friend of ours.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

This oil is the selection of the Oro del Desierto mill master. The first oils obtained between late October and early November, from the Arbequina, Hojiblanca, and Picual varieties, are stored in 2,000L batches where they are analyzed and selected before being blended in different proportions for this limited annual run.

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.

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.

The San Vicente cooperative, located in Mogón, near the Cazorla, Segura, and Las Villas mountains, has been focusing on quality in recent years with this Early Picual. This is a special edition selected from the best wines from its cellar.

This Early Picual, harvested and processed during the month of October, symbolizes the excellence of a brand recognized throughout Spain for its effort and great results.

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.

This is an integrated Picual produced at high altitude on the outskirts of Granada. It takes its name from the ancient village of Dílar, through which one of the most historically important rivers in the city of the Alhambra flows.

It is produced in olive groves cultivated within the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, cared for by traditional farmers.

It has a careful olive selection and milling process that presents special harvesting characteristics due to its location at an altitude of over a thousand meters.

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.

This is a personal project by Víctor Uceda, who decided to produce a limited run of 2,000 bottles of early harvest Picual olive oil. This special Cristina Lucas edition is also a charitable project, donating a portion of its profits to the NGO Babies Uganda. The designs on the box and bottle were created by the children who will benefit from part of the proceeds from the sale of this edition.

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.