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A shop with criteria
Like a wine shop, but for EVOO. Tasting is the starting point.
Olive oil shop in Granada
Olive oil shop at C. Paz, 12, Granada, Granada.
Right in the historic centre, a short walk from the Cathedral. Come into our olive oil shop, taste EVOO and let the person who selects them guide you — no obligation.
Open now
Monday - Friday 11:30 - 19:30 · Saturday 11:00 - 14:00 · Sunday Closed
Cobalt tasting glass · International Olive Council
★★★★★
Published reviews
“Letting Mercedes and Jero advise you is a sure bet.”
— Cristina C. · Google Reviews
Practical details
Olive oil shop in Granada.
Molino & Cata is an olive oil shop in Granada: selected EVOO, free tasting, gifts, online order pickup and guided tastings in the centre.
Name
Molino & Cata
Olive oil shop in Granada · EVOO oleoteca
Hours
Shop open
Monday - Friday 11:30 - 19:30 Saturday 11:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
Languages
Tastings in Spanish and English
Olive oil shop · Free tasting · Gifts · Pickup and shipping
Opened
Open since 2025
Granada historic centre, next to Plaza de la Trinidad and 3 minutes from the Cathedral.
Delicatessen shop
Extra virgin olive oil to buy, taste and choose with advice in Granada.
Olive Oil Degustation
Try our olive oil selection in the shop during business hours.
Olive oil retail
Extra virgin olive oils tasted and selected from producers.
Olive oil buying advice
We help you choose EVOO for cooking, gifts or taking home.
Gift pack preparation
Packs with oils from different brands, producers and formats.
Online order pickup
Pick up online orders at C. Paz, 12.
Olive oil tasting
Short free tasting to discover the profile that best fits you.
Olive oil shipping
Olive oil shipping to Spain, Europe and the UK.
Cooking school
EVOO tastings and experiences in Granada, in Spanish and English.
Olive oil tasting
Guided 90-minute class to discover extra virgin olive oils.
Private olive oil tasting
Private EVOO experience adapted to the group.
EVOO Masterclass
Intensive training with Mercedes Uceda, professional taster.
Food shop
Gourmet products linked to olive oil and the Mediterranean pantry.
Large-format olive oil retail
EVOO tins and carafes in 2, 3 and 5 litres.
Vinegar retail
Gourmet vinegars selected for pairing and dressing.
Olive oil soap retail
Traditional soaps made with olive oil.
Table olive retail
Gourmet table olives made in a traditional and natural way.
Gift shop
Olive oil gifts, Granada crafts and personalisation for events.
Granada craft retail
Art and craft pieces from Granada available in the shop.
Personalised wedding gifts
Personalised extra virgin olive oil for weddings and events.
Personalised corporate gifts
Oils, cases and corporate gifts prepared in Granada.
In three sentences
What the oleoteca actually is
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Taste before you buy
We taste the oils on our list together and help you find yours.
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You learn something
Mercedes and the team tell you what picual, hojiblanca and arbequina are. No pretension.
Everything open, ready to taste.
An oleoteca is to oils…
…what an enoteca is to wines.
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
Why with us
Blind tasting. The way the professionals do it.
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.
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Colour doesn't lie.
Deep green doesn't mean better. Blind, you judge for real.
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Fruity, bitter, pungent.
You learn to name what you notice, without the pretension.
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You take home your oil.
The one your palate chooses, with its lab numbers.
Why an oleoteca in Granada
An hour's drive from the world's largest EVOO region.
40%
of the world's EVOO is produced in Andalusia.
Molino & Cata selects mills from all over Spain — only those that pass a tasting.
Molino & Cata selects mills from all over Spain — only those that pass a tasting.
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.
In the heart of the
In the heart of the old town.
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.
Cathedral & Royal Chapel
3 min on foot
Plaza de la Trinidad
1 min · around the corner
Bib-Rambla
5 min on foot
Plaza Nueva · Albaicín
8 min on foot
Paseo de los Tristes
10 min on foot
AVE station
12 min · 6 by taxi
Experiences · by duration
From a shop visit to a whole afternoon.
Choose how much time you have. We adapt to you.
Experiences — profiles
A tasting guided by Mercedes Uceda, professional taster.
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.
Spanish · English
2–15 people
Tasting glass
Vegan-friendly
Gluten-free
Professional taster
“5 to 8 oils, tasting glass, professional method.”
Extra virgin olive oil with local produce.
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.
Couples
Foodies
Local produce
Book · from €39
A full course: history, varieties and production.
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.
Certificate
8 oils
Pairing
Book · from €39
Exclusive experiences, from €289.
Bespoke private tasting (from €289), private shopping with Mercedes (from €995, shipping included) and private or corporate events for up to 20 people (from €1,249). Bilingual and invoiced.
Bespoke
Up to 20 pax
Invoice
Book · from €39
Tastings for agencies and DMCs, B2B rates.
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.
B2B
ES · EN
Groups
Book · from €39
Getting here
Right in the historic centre, a short walk from everything you came to see.
C. Paz, 12 · Granada
Open in Google Maps
3 min
From the Cathedralon foot · historic centre
1 min
From Plaza de la Trinidadjust around the corner
8 min
From Plaza Nuevaon foot via Reyes Católicos
12 min
From the AVE stationon foot · 6 min by taxi
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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.
Who welcomes you
Mercedes Uceda — professional taster.
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.
UGR · UJA
biology and professional tasting
IADA
Client recognitions
Blind tasting
selection guided by Mercedes
Where we're listed
Scientific advisory
Dr. Marino Uceda
Ph.D. Agric. Eng. · former IFAPA · COI · FAO
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.
Selection
Head-panel taster
Evooleum · LA IOOC · Alcuza
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.
Spain.info · Turespaña
Granada Convention Bureau
Turismo de Andalucía
Google
TripAdvisor
GetYourGuide
Mini-glossary
Some varieties you'll taste.
Each with its character, its region, its story.
Nº 01
Picual
Jaén · 50% of world EVOO
Intense. Tomato leaf. Marked bitterness and pungency. A stable oil.
Nº 02
Hojiblanca
Córdoba · Málaga
Green almond. Elegant pungency. Balance between sweet and strong.
Nº 03
Arbequina
Catalonia · Aragón
Mild. Apple, sweetness. The gateway to tasting for many.
Nº 04
Cornicabra
Toledo · Ciudad Real
Ripe fruit. A hint of avocado. Long finish on the palate.
Nº 05
Pajarera
minority variety
Uncommon and hard to find. A discovery for the curious palate.
Nº 06
Lucio
native to Granada
A local Granada variety. An oil from here, the kind that rarely leaves the province.
Tasting method · five steps
How to taste an EVOO — without the pretension.
You'll practise from the very first minute. You don't need to know anything about oil before you come.
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Warm
Glass covered, in the hand, around 28°C. Slow circular movements.
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Smell
Uncover. Three short inhalations. Identify the fruitiness family.
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Taste
A small sip. Spread the oil across your whole mouth and palate.
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Draw air
Draw air in from the side. Assess pungency and bitterness.
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Retronasal
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.
Published reviews
What our visitors say.
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.”
— Cristina Cintrano Montes · Google
★★★★★
“Magnificent service. We tasted several oils and they advised us superbly. Home delivery was fast and flawless.”
— Jose Alberto Heras Trueba · Google
★★★★★
“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.”
— Eduardo Omerovic · Google
Who it's for
Visitor profiles — who enjoys the oleoteca.
Perfil 01
Couples on a getaway
An alternative to the tapas route. Something you can't do in other cities.
Perfil 02
Foodies and HORECA
Chefs, sommeliers, buyers, gourmet shops. The masterclass is your thing.
Perfil 03
International tourism
Tastings in Spanish and English. Granada as a gastronomic destination, with international shipping.
Perfil 04
Gifts and weddings
Wedding, communion or company favours. Personalisation, invoicing and shipping to Spain and the EU.
Perfil 05
Companies & events
Team building, conventions and corporate incentives in Granada. Bilingual and invoiced.
Perfil 06
EVOO enthusiasts
You already buy good oil. Here you'll taste several you didn't know and take home a gem.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers, like at the counter.
Don't see your question? Message us on WhatsApp — we reply same day.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat are the oleoteca's opening hours?
Monday to Friday 11:30–19:30; Saturdays 11:00–14:00. Closed on Sundays.
Do I need to book to visit the shop?
No. The shop is open access during business hours and we advise you with no obligation. Only guided tastings require a reservation.
How long does an oil tasting last?
The Oil Tasting lasts 90 minutes. The masterclass 3 hours and the pairing about 2 hours.
How much does a tasting in Granada cost?
The Oil Tasting is €39/person. Masterclass €129. Pairing from €99. Private tasting from €289.
Do you run tastings in English or other languages?
Yes. English on request at no extra cost; for agencies and DMCs we work in Spanish and English.
Can I come with children?
To the shop and family tastings, yes. The masterclass is aimed at adults given its length and technical focus.
Which varieties are tasted?
We rotate with the harvest: usually picual, hojiblanca, arbequina, cornicabra and minority varieties like pajarera or the native Granada lucio.
Can I buy oil without booking a tasting?
Of course. The shop is open access and we help you choose.
Do you ship outside Spain?
Yes, we ship to Spain and the EU, and on request to other destinations.
Do you offer gifts and vouchers?
Yes. Experience vouchers and customisable boxes, also for weddings and companies with an invoice.
Is the oleoteca accessible?
Street-level entrance and an open interior. Let us know if you're arriving with reduced mobility and we'll help.
Where can I park?
Hermanos Maristas car park, San Agustín, or the C. Paz car park. It's a pedestrian zone, so walking in is the better plan.
We're waiting for you
C. Paz, 12, Granada. Drop by to taste.
The shop is open access and we advise you with no obligation. Guided tastings, by reservation.
Monday - Friday 11:30 - 19:30 · Saturday 11:00 - 14:00 · Sunday Closed
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