We finish the trilogy of articles on the selection of EVOOs for Made in Spain Gourmet. It is a selection of excellent oils, the one that we would always put on our tables, but it must be said that in Spain there is also a range of EVOOs without equal in the world.
We will not tire of saying that we must adopt the habit of putting the AOVE in our diet, because it is healthy and because it improves any recipe. So resounding. But we also have to do more pedagogy, and try to spread its quality and how important we are in this market as a country. That push would undoubtedly help to socialize it more and that people would consume it much more. Although as I always say, the task belongs to everyone, and we do not wait for anyone, and with our means, we will continue to project it throughout the world, as the best AOVE of the world, which it certainly is.
Jaén is synonymous with picual
The cradle of EVOO is in the province of Jaén. Where there are more olive trees, and where there is more olive oil production in the world. It is produced three times more than all of Italy, the second largest producer in the world. And despite the fact that Jaén has been identified as an intensive cultivation of olive trees, it must be said, however, that there is a real revolution in the sector, towards excellence and the Premium market.
It was started by the most traditional brand on the market, because they are in more than 50 countries around the world, Castle of Canena. That takes its name from the family castle that stands on the hill of the municipality of Canena (Jaén). The Vañó family has a scrupulous respect for the environment that materializes with photovoltaic power plants, a plant cover throughout the farm that reduces soil erosion and preserves the native herbaceous vegetation and the use of biomass pruning remains as ecological fuel. pollutant.
In addition, EVOO that we chose for Made in Spain are Biodynamic (variety arbequina y picual), And has the certification demeter of biodynamic agriculture, which is a step forward from the cultivation method ecological which is based on the harmonization between the different forces that govern Nature: seasons, atmospheric phenomena, lunar cycles, position of the constellations in the cosmos, seeking an integral balance between the soil, the trees, the animals and Man. The AOVE arbequina It is fresh, lively and expressive, which stands out for its herbaceous notes, olive leaf, green almond and artichoke.
El Picual EVOO has great personality, green from the mouth, but not aggressive. The bitterness is medium and well balanced with the spiciness. At the end a slight astringency that reminds us of the artichoke or thistle.
As I said before, Jaén is the nerve center of Spanish and world EVOO. And the family Noguera Martinez He has been dedicating himself for 3 generations to making an EVOO that was different, unique in the area, Praise. Its location at more than 1.000 meters above sea level, in the Sierra de Cazorla, gives it very unique organoleptic notes that make it undoubtedly unique. With an emerald green color that never ceases to surprise you, because that color is maintained for a long time, and with an incomparable flavor. Today the grandchildren Celedonian y Angel, Noguera Martinez continue with the brand, which points to Europe and the whole world. Because they want to be recognized as the best EVOO oil in Jaén, and without a doubt, with products like Elogio, they can achieve it. East AOVE It is characterized by its intense fruitiness on the nose, where green fragrances stand out (fig tree, olive leaf, green almond, artichoke, tomato plant, and fresh grass.); and for its particular bitterness and itching in the mouth. It is one of my favorites, because I like oils with personality, more astringent… but good for tastes, extra virgin olive oils!!
And finally, we will recommend another AOVE jienense. I will paint It is a farm that Mr. louis lorite acquired, located in the vicinity of the Sierra Magina Natural Park, Jaén, where 1.000 mountain olive trees were housed, with a poor harvest. And from that year on, they began a crusade to "clothe" the soil and make that farm fertile and alive again. They even planted a large number of new trees and shrubs that now protect, complement and adorn the contour of the farm.
And since 2010 they have begun to cultivate only and exclusively in an ecological way and in coexistence with sheep. Result: excellent harvests of exceptional quality.
Su Premium Organic EVOO It is from the October harvest of green olives of the high quality picual variety. It has a high content of polyphenols, which make it one of the healthiest oils that exist. Jaén offers wonderful oils. You just have to see it; its color, its thickness, its flavor and its aroma... elements that, added together, make this oil a product of the highest quality. It is very balanced with medium-high intensities of Fruity, and medium Bitter and Spicy, reminiscent of artichoke, tomato and olive leaf.
We have other exceptional oils in our store, but these that we have shared with you in the three articles, are our selection of the “very best of the best".
We hope you enjoy them as we do, with love and emotion. They are part of the history of the last 1000 years of Spain. Unbeatable.
AUTHOR: Israel Romero, CEO of Made in Spain Gourmet.
