In the historic centre, a short walk from the Cathedral. Taste EVOO before buying and get advice from Mercedes Uceda, professional taster .
Mercedes Uceda · Founder of Molino & Cata · Professional Virgin Olive Oil Taster
“Letting Mercedes and Jero advise you is a sure bet.”
Oleoteca Molino & Cata is Molino & Cata's physical establishment in Granada: a food shop specialising in singular EVOOs, with free tasting, gifts and guided tastings.
Food shop specialising in extra virgin olive oil
Step-free entrance and an open interior. Tell us if you have reduced mobility and we will assist you.
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Like a wine shop, but for EVOO. Tasting is the starting point.
We taste the oils on our list together and help you find yours.
Mercedes and the team tell you what picual, hojiblanca and arbequina are. No pretension.
Everything open, ready to taste.
An oleoteca is a space dedicated to extra virgin olive oil. There are tasting glasses, oils open to try, and someone to tell you where each bottle comes from, who made it, and why it's on our shelf and not another.
What sets us apart: Mercedes Uceda, professional taster, personally visits the mills, tastes every harvest and selects only the oils that meet her standard. No intermediaries — straight from the mill to your table.
She was Quality Director at IADA Ingenieros, whose clients have received international recognitions published by IADA, and is a head-panel taster at Evooleum, Ovibeja, the Los Angeles IOOC and the Alcuza Awards (DO Sierra Mágina).
Cobalt tasting glass · International Olive Council
The official tasting glass is cobalt on purpose: it hides the colour of the oil so that your nose and your palate decide, not your eyes. It's the same method used to judge the international awards — and the one you practise from the very first minute here.
Andalusia produces around 40% of the planet's extra virgin olive oil. Jaén, 92 km away, is the largest olive-growing province in existence. Córdoba, Seville, Málaga — all less than two hours away.
Granada is home to two important Designations of Origin: Poniente de Granada and Montes de Granada. And yet visitors struggle to find a real tasting experience in the city. That's why we opened here.
C. Paz, 12, next to Plaza de la Trinidad, a quiet pedestrian area. 3 minutes from the Cathedral and Royal Chapel, 5 from Bib-Rambla, 8 from Plaza Nueva and the Albaicín, and a short walk from the Paseo de los Tristes.
3 min on foot
1 min · around the corner
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10 min on foot
12 min · 6 by taxi
Choose how much time you have. We adapt to you.
Ninety minutes tasting 5 to 8 extra virgin olive oils with a professional tasting glass, in our oleoteca in central Granada. Varieties like picual from Jaén, arbequina, hojiblanca and hard-to-find minority oils.
You learn to taste with method: see, warm, smell, taste; to identify the positive attributes of EVOO (fruitiness, bitterness, pungency) and to choose the right oil for each dish. For groups of 2 to 15. In Spanish or English on request.
“5 to 8 oils, tasting glass, professional method.”
We pair singular EVOOs with local Granada produce to show how an oil changes the way you perceive the food it accompanies. A relaxed alternative to the tapas route.
Professional tasting of 8 oils, pairing and a certificate. We cover extraction method, positive attributes and defects, and how to read a label. For advanced enthusiasts and professionals.
Bespoke private tasting (from €249), private shopping with specialist guidance (from €289, shipping included) and private or corporate events for up to 20 people (from €1,249). Bilingual and invoiced.
Experiences from 90 minutes to 3 hours for agencies, tour operators and DMCs, in Spanish and English. Net B2B rates and coordination for groups of 2 to 20.
Check services, formats and guide prices before your visit.
Early-harvest, cold-extracted EVOOs selected through professional tasting by Mercedes and Marino Uceda. Available in 100, 250 and 500 ml, plus 2 and 5 L, with personal advice.
Taste olive oils from different varieties and producers free of charge to find the one that best suits your palate. We help you choose among Picual, Hojiblanca, Arbequina, Lucio, Empeltre and Lechín de Granada.
A selection of olive oil products, including jams, natural soaps and gummies, from leading EVOO producers. We also stock professional tasting glasses in burgundy and cobalt.
A private shopping service in an exclusive space, with continuous guidance from one of our specialists throughout the tasting and olive oil selection. A personalised experience in central Granada.
Personalised olive oil bottles and flasks for weddings, communions and special events. We offer custom bottling, labels and boxes to turn your event gift into a memorable experience.
A selection of award-winning extra virgin olive oils with fully personalised labels, bottles, presentation cases and boxes. For companies and organisations seeking a unique corporate gift for clients and employees.
Pairing classes for foodies, chefs and hospitality professionals who want to create complex combinations through the aromas and flavours of EVOO, elevating their dishes and preparations.
Bespoke extra virgin olive oil menus for hotels, restaurants and hospitality businesses seeking to bring the spirit of Spain and Andalusia into their gastronomic offering.
A professional extra virgin olive oil tasting with one of our specialists, who will guide you through learning, selecting and identifying EVOO. In our central Granada tasting room, you will use the same methodology and materials as industry professionals.
A masterclass in harvesting, production and extra virgin olive oil tasting with professional taster Mercedes Uceda de la Maza, whose olive-sector clients have earned more than 180 awards. Learn sensory analysis, varieties and the key stages of production at the mill.
A private extra virgin olive oil tasting with one of our specialists. Learn EVOO selection, identification and sensory analysis in our central Granada tasting room, using the same glasses and materials as industry professionals.
Where to park Hermanos Maristas car park, San Agustín, or the C. Paz car park itself. It's a pedestrian zone — walking in is the better plan.
Biologist from the University of Granada and tasting expert from the University of Jaén. Head-panel taster at Evooleum, Ovibeja, the Los Angeles IOOC and the Alcuza Awards. She was Quality Director at IADA Ingenieros, whose clients have received international recognitions, and she collaborates in tasting education with the UJA and UNIA.
Her father, Dr. Marino Uceda — Ph.D. Agricultural Engineer, former IFAPA, FAO consultant and olive-oil quality specialist — is the scientific advisor. And on the digital side, Jerónimo Palacios: business, e-commerce and logistics.
Ph.D. Agricultural Engineer from the UPM, former IFAPA researcher, FAO consultant and olive-oil quality specialist. Mercedes's father and the house's scientific advisor.
Mercedes has been a head-panel taster at competitions such as Evooleum, Ovibeja, the Los Angeles IOOC and the Alcuza Awards. Only oils that pass her tasting make the list.
Each with its character, its region, its story.
Intense. Tomato leaf. Marked bitterness and pungency. A stable oil.
Green almond. Elegant pungency. Balance between sweet and strong.
Mild. Apple, sweetness. The gateway to tasting for many.
Ripe fruit. A hint of avocado. Long finish on the palate.
Uncommon and hard to find. A discovery for the curious palate.
A local Granada variety. An oil from here, the kind that rarely leaves the province.
You'll practise from the very first minute. You don't need to know anything about oil before you come.
Glass covered, in the hand, around 28°C. Slow circular movements.
Uncover. Three short inhalations. Identify the fruitiness family.
A small sip. Spread the oil across your whole mouth and palate.
Draw air in from the side. Assess pungency and bitterness.
Exhale through the nose. This is where the real complexity appears.
In the Oil Tasting you practise from the first minute. In the masterclass we go deeper with the full sensory wheel.
Reviews published on Google, TripAdvisor and GetYourGuide.
“Letting Mercedes and Jero advise you is a sure bet. If you're passing through Granada, don't miss meeting them. The shop is beautiful too.”
“Magnificent service. We tasted several oils and they advised us superbly. Home delivery was fast and flawless.”
“This olive oil has a very good flavor. It was very well packaged, and they also included a flavor star showing the main tasting notes of the oil.”
An alternative to the tapas route. Something you can't do in other cities.
Chefs, sommeliers, buyers, gourmet shops. The masterclass is your thing.
Tastings in Spanish and English. Granada as a gastronomic destination, with international shipping.
Wedding, communion or company favours. Personalisation, invoicing and shipping to Spain and the EU.
Team building, conventions and corporate incentives in Granada. Bilingual and invoiced.
You already buy good oil. Here you'll taste several you didn't know and take home a gem.
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The shop is open access and we advise you with no obligation. Guided tastings, by reservation.