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A private extra virgin olive oil tasting with one of our specialists at Oleoteca Molino & Cata, in Granada's historic...
1.5 h
1–12
ES · EN
42 €
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Olive Oil Tasting in Granada
Learning to taste olive oil changes the way you buy it. In 90 minutes with Mercedes Uceda, professional taster, you'll try between 5 and 8 extra virgin olive oils chosen to show contrasts: an intense, herbaceous Picual from Jaén that smells of summer gardens, a sweet and fruity Arbequina, the unmistakable chilli-pepper kick of a Hojiblanca, and a rarity or two like Pajarera or Fulla de Salze that you'll hardly find anywhere else.
The cobalt catavino · tasting blind
About this experience
Learning to taste olive oil changes the way you buy it. In 90 minutes with Mercedes Uceda, professional taster, you'll try between 5 and 8 extra virgin olive oils chosen to show contrasts: an intense, herbaceous Picual from Jaén that smells of summer gardens, a sweet and fruity Arbequina, the unmistakable chilli-pepper kick of a Hojiblanca, and a rarity or two like Pajarera or Fulla de Salze that you'll hardly find anywhere else.
The tasting takes place at our oleoteca in the historic centre of Granada —C. Paz, 12, next to Plaza de la Trinidad—, with a professional tasting glass and a small pairing to finish.
What you'll learn
The professional method: warm the glass, smell, taste
How to recognise fruitiness, bitterness and pungency, the three attributes that set a true extra virgin apart
How to tell Spanish varieties apart by their sensory profile
Which oil each dish calls for
Experiences and prices
Olive Oil Tasting (90 min, from €39): your way into the EVOO world. Groups of 2 to 15, in Spanish or English
EVOO Masterclass (3 h, €129): history, varieties and production in depth, with a tasting of 8 oils, pairing and certificate
Booking is easy
Book online with immediate confirmation, or message us on WhatsApp or by phone. And if you're out walking: we're 3 minutes from the Cathedral, two from Paseo de los Tristes and five from the Albaicín.
How your session runs
01 · THE NOSE
The nose
Warm the cobalt glass, cover, breathe. Name the aromas before you taste.
02 · THE PALATE
The palate
A sip drawn with air. Bitterness and a peppery finish mean fresh, healthy oil.
03 · THE NUMBERS
The numbers
We reveal the lab sheet — acidity, harvest, varietal, altitude.
Good to know
Duration
1.5 h
Group size
1–12
Languages
Spanish · English
Format
Blind tasting
Booking
Instant confirmation
Mercedes Uceda
Professional taster
Your guide
One taster. Every table.
Whichever way you arrive, every experience is led by Mercedes herself — training your nose, decoding acidity and polyphenols, and naming the grove behind each oil. Professional tasting in Spanish and English, without unnecessary jargon.
“Once you've smelled a great Picual blind, the supermarket shelf never looks the same again.”
4.87
218 reviews
2.400+
Tasters hosted
Spanish · English
Languages
What guests say
Rated 4.87 across 218 reviews.
★★★★★
Solemos comprar por su web donde hemos probado los excelentes aceites y otros productos que nos van sugiriendo, pero esta vez la experiencia ha sido aún mejor pudiendo visitar su tienda donde hemos probado y traído para casa Olalla Oliva y Finca Badenes. Todo un acierto dejarte aconsejar por Mercedes y Jero. Si pasáis por Granada no dejéis de acercaros a conocerles!! Además la tienda es preciosa!
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Cristina Cintrano Montes
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★★★★★
Ese desayuno con tostada impregnada de picual que despierta los sentidos... Ese café de la tarde con hojiblanca, en rebanada, te da el empujón para finalizar el día. Bendito aceite que siempre me aconsejas Molina y Cata.
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Asunción De la Maza Garrido
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★★★★★
Molino y Cata es una auténtica joya para los amantes del AOVE premiun. Una Oleoteca con todas sus letras: variedad, calidad y un trato cercano que se agradece. Cada aceite está cuidado al detalle y se nota en aroma, sabor y frescura. Te asesoran con conocimiento y pasión, y siempre sales con ganas de volver. Es un placer descubrir productos así de bien seleccionados. Recomendable al cien por cien para quien valore el buen aceite. Tienda cuidada, catas muy bien organizadas y un ambiente que invita a aprender y disfrutar sin prisas.
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Miguel Soto López
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Find us in central Granada.
Where
C. Paz, 12, Centro, 18002 Granada, España
Hours
Monday - Friday 11:30 - 19:30 · Saturday 11:00 - 14:00 · Sunday Closed
Languages
Spanish · English
Booking
Online or WhatsApp.
Free cancellation up to 48 h before.
+34 858 236 100
Good to know
Questions, answered.
How do I book and pay?
Choose a date and time above, pick your language and any extras, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Bizum. Confirmation and your lab sheets arrive by email instantly.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
Not at all. This experience runs in Spanish or English — choose your language when you book.
What exactly is a blind tasting?
We serve each oil in the official cobalt-blue catavino, which hides its colour so you judge by aroma and flavour alone — the method professional panels use.
Where are you, and how do I get there?
The oleoteca is at C. Paz, 12, 18002 Granada — three minutes from the Cathedral, beside Plaza de la Trinidad. We send exact directions with your confirmation.
Can I buy the oils afterwards?
Always. Every oil is available in the oleoteca and online, and you can add a take-home bottle or a tasting kit to your booking.
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Shall we taste together?
Instant confirmation for tastings, a quick quote for private and corporate. Tell us when, how many and your language.