About Gold of the desert

The story of Oro del Desierto begins with the Alonso family, independent farmers in the Tabernas Desert for seven generations. In 1995, Rafael Alonso decided to resume the family's farming business, establishing a new organic olive grove on the inherited estate. In 1999, Rafael Alonso Aguilera SL was founded, restoring an old 1925 olive oil mill to produce its own EVOO. Today, the company has an olive oil museum, a restaurant, and sustainable rural accommodations, exporting to more than 30 countries.

Oro del Desierto is a family business that produces internationally recognized extra virgin olive oils in the Tabernas Desert, Almería.

Geographical location

The privileged location in the Tabernas Desert provides more than 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and constant temperatures, ideal for balanced olive ripening. These climatic conditions, combined with certified organic farming, allow Oro del Desierto to obtain oils rich in aromas and flavors, with superior nutritional properties.

Collection and processing process

The production process is characterized by careful manual harvesting at the peak of fruit ripeness. After harvesting, the olives are cold-milled in less than eight hours, ensuring the full preservation of their sensory and health-promoting attributes. This rigorous attention to detail defines the superior quality of the final product.

Product catalog

Oro del Desierto offers a wide variety of single-varietal oils that stand out for their unique profiles.Picual oil is notable for its intense green and fresh notes, with aromas reminiscent of cut grass and fig leaves.The Arbequina variety, on the other hand, offers a fruity softness with nuances of apple and almond, ideal for accompanying delicate dishes such as salads and fish.HojiblancaandLechínThey complete the single-variety range, providing balanced profiles of bitterness, spiciness and sweetness.

In addition, Oro del Desierto presents a Coupage, a carefully balanced blend of different varieties, designed to achieve a versatile oil with great sensory complexity, suitable for the most demanding palates.

Awards

Oro del Desierto's ongoing commitment to quality and sustainability has been widely recognized in prestigiousinternational competitionsIt has received outstanding scores in specialized guides such as Flos Olei, reaching up to 99 points out of 100, in addition to multiple awards and gold medals in competitions such as ATHENA IOOC, Olive Japan, and EVO IOOC.

Environmental sustainability

Its business philosophy places special emphasis on environmental sustainability, integratingorganic farming practicesin all its operations. This dedication ensures a low environmental impact, preserving the unique environment of the Almería desert.

National and international presence

Thanks to its exceptional quality, Oro del Desierto has established a solid position in both domestic and international gourmet markets. Fine dining restaurants and discerning consumers value the exclusivity and purity that each bottle of this oil brings to the kitchen.

Oro del Desierto is a shining example of how the combination of tradition, technological innovation, sustainability, and a unique environment can produce organic extra virgin olive oils of extraordinary quality, living up to their name with every drop.