About this oil
Oiltopia Lecciana is an extra virgin olive oil of the variety Lecciana, produced in Córdoba, from the harvest 2025/2026, crafted by Estrella del Guadalquivir.
Sensory profile
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
This Lecciana presents aromas between green and ripe, with the green notes prevailing. It is reminiscent of green apple, freshly cut grass, banana and green nuts. On the palate it enters sweet, followed by gentle hints of bitterness and pungency. The aftertaste is banana and toasted almond.
Pairing
Ideal paired with fresh cheeses, cherry tomato salads, yogurt or fruit. It can also be used for preparing sauces.
Mercedes' expert opinion
Lecciana is a new-generation variety, designed for super-intensive cultivation. It was born from a study at the University of Bari, from a cross between the Arbosana and Leccino varieties. It came to broaden the range of aromas available from hedgerow olive groves. I love bringing it out at tastings so people can discover there is a world beyond conventional varieties.
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All about Oiltopia Lecciana
Lecciana is a variety that almost nobody in Spain knows about. It was born in 1998 in a genetic improvement programme by Agromillora and the University of Bari, crossing Italian Leccino with Spanish Arbosana. The result is an olive with the aromatic elegance of Italy and the productive adaptability of our Spanish varieties. Oiltopia cultivates it in super-intensive groves along the Guadalquivir and mills it with the utmost care.
It is a variety grown in Spain, Portugal, Australia, Chile and the United States, but finding a single-variety Lecciana in a Spanish oleoteca (olive oil boutique) is rare. An EVOO for anyone who wants to be pleasantly surprised.
Why it's in Molino & Cata
A variety that almost nobody knows, cultivated in Cordoba, with a profile that doesn't fit any known category. We selected it for our curious customers -- those who have already tried many traditional varieties and want to discover something new. Mercedes describes it as 'a pleasant surprise you don't see coming.'
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Experiences
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Production
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From olive to liquid gold. Harvesting, milling and extraction.
