About this oil
Almaoliva Arbequina is an extra virgin olive oil of the variety Arbequina, produced in Córdoba, from the harvest 2025/2026, crafted by Almazaras de la Subbética.
It has been recognised with 2 international awards, with a score of 91/100 in the guide Evooleum and 92/100 in the guide Iberoleum.
Sensory profile
| Descriptor | Intensity (1-10) |
|---|---|
| Frutado verde | 6 |
| Amargo | 2.5 |
| Picante | 4 |
| Verde hoja/hierba | 4.5 |
| Dulce | 4 |
| Almendra verde | 5 |
| Plátano fruto | 5 |
| Tomate rojo | 4.5 |
| Frutos secos | 4.5 |
| Pera | 4 |
Frutado verde
Amargo
Picante
Verde hoja/hierba
Dulce
Almendra verde
Plátano fruto
Tomate rojo
Frutos secos
Pera
Sensory star crafted by Mercedes Uceda. With every order from Molino & Cata you receive a printed copy of this tasting sheet.
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Tasting notes
A nose of green grass with some green leaf touches. Notes of banana, green almond and red tomato appear. On the palate it enters sweet, with a peppery touch at the finish. The aftertaste is of nuts and pear. An olive oil with a green nose and an almond-like palate.
Pairing
Ideal for making all kinds of sauces, contributing a delicate peppery touch. Pairs wonderfully with grilled or salt-baked fish, adding flavour without stealing the spotlight from the fish. For baking it is an unrivalled ally. Pairs with Greek yoghurt topped with fruit or with a fresh fruit salad.
Mercedes' expert opinion
Almaoliva is the most approachable face of the cooperative that produces Rincon de la Subbetica. This Arbequina grown at 600 metres in the Sierras Subbeticas has a green nose and an almond-like palate -- a combination that works very well for those just beginning to explore EVOO. The peppery touch at the finish gives it that edge that makes it interesting without being aggressive.
Know every detail
All about Almaoliva Arbequina
Almaoliva comes from the same cooperative that produces Rincon de la Subbetica -- Almazaras de la Subbetica, in Carcabuey, Cordoba. Over 7,000 farming families, the same Sierras Subbeticas, the same rigour. The difference is the variety: Arbequina instead of Hojiblanca. Where the Rincon is green intensity, the Almaoliva is the cooperative's more approachable side.
Arbequina grown at 600 metres altitude, on limestone soils and with extreme temperatures, is not the same as in Catalonia or the Ebro Valley. The olive concentrates nuances that do not appear in more comfortable terrains. Early harvest and cold extraction on the same day as picking, following the same protocol used for their most awarded oil.
First prize at Expoliva at the national level. Over 20 annual awards and a constant presence in the EVOO World Ranking TOP 10, with more than 1,000 points accumulated in the world ranking. It is not the little sibling of the Rincon: it is another expression of the same cooperative, with its own track record.
Why it's in Molino & Cata
It comes from the same cooperative that produces Rincon de la Subbetica, but it is its friendlier face. We stock it because there are customers who want the quality of the Subbetica without the intensity of the Hojiblanca. And because an Arbequina with over 20 annual awards deserves a place in any self-respecting oleoteca.
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Almaoliva Arbequina
14,80 €EUR
· martes, 14 de abril
