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Varieties, tasting, early harvest and organic olive groves: guides to choosing and enjoying a premium extra virgin olive oil with confidence.
Green fruitiness, an elegant bitterness and a lasting pungency: this is Picual, the queen of Jaén and Spain's most widely grown variety. Origin, flavour, food pairings and why it keeps so well.
Read article: Picual Olive Oil: Spain’s Most Intense VarietyGreen olives, milled within hours: early harvest oil is the most aromatic and intense of the year. How it is made, what it tastes like and…
Read article: Early Harvest Olive Oil: What It Is and Why It Is So SpecialApple, almond and a sweetness that wins everyone over: Arbequina is the friendliest extra virgin olive oil variety. Origin, tasting profile, storage and pairings.
Read article: Arbequina Olive Oil: Smooth, Fruity and VersatileCategories, lab analysis, the official tasting and the label: everything that sets an extra virgin olive oil apart, and the keys to recognising a premium one.
Read article: What Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil and How to Recognise a Good OneA glass, a little warmth and some attention: learn to taste olive oil like a professional, recognise fruitiness, bitterness and pungency, and spot the most common…
Read article: How to Taste Olive Oil at Home: A Step-by-Step GuideGrass, artichoke and almond, with a pungency that arrives at the end: Hojiblanca is the variety of balance. Discover its origin, its flavour and which dishes…
Read article: Hojiblanca Olive Oil: The Balance of the Andalusian CountrysideOrganic, ecological and bio mean the same in the EU, and none can be used without certification. What EU rules require, how to read the label…
Read article: Certified Organic Olive Oil: What the Label GuaranteesThe horn-shaped olive gives intense, aromatic and very stable oils. This is Cornicabra, the great variety of Castilla-La Mancha and a little-known gem.
Read article: Cornicabra Olive Oil: The Character of the Montes de ToledoLight, heat and oxygen are olive oil's enemies. How to store it, which container to choose, how long it lasts and what to do with a…
Read article: How to Store Extra Virgin Olive Oil at HomeOleic acid, polyphenols and the PREDIMED study: a careful look at the benefits of extra virgin olive oil, separating solid evidence from myths.
Read article: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Benefits: What the Science Says
