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Extra virgin olive oil with DO Sierra de Segura
My father was born in the Sierra de Segura, in a small village called Los Prados de Armijo. This region is located deep in the interior of Spain, about 300 km south of Madrid and about 200 km north-east of Granada. From an early age we always went there to visit our family, including my grandfather and grandmother. The large number of olive trees have always made a deep impression on me and have always stayed with me, although when I was young I had no idea how important this region is for the production of olive oil worldwide and...
The best olive oil in the world comes from Spain
Did you know that according to the 2024 EVOOLEUM guide, Spain produces the best olive oil in the world? No less than 61 of the top 100 olive oils in this leading ranking come from Spain. As a seller and lover of Spanish olive oil, I have always said that it is the best in the world. The figures from the EVOOLEUM guide confirm this once again. This prestigious guide, also cited by the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, shows why Spain is not only the largest producer, but also the undisputed leader in quality. In this blog I will delve...
Which olive oil for frying?
Which olive oil for frying? Extra virgin olive oil is always used in Spain for frying and cooking. It is a healthy and stable cooking oil according to scientific studies. My Spanish family cooks with nothing else. Since I left home, my parents gave me a 5 liter can of extra virgin olive oil Oro de Genave every year, which I used for a year and then got a new can in December. Just in time because the old can was empty. As long as I can remember, this was the only cooking oil I used, apart from the occasional...
Señorios de Relleu: A unique olive oil experience on the coast of Alicante
In this blog I want to tell you more about my new addition to my webshop: Señorios de Relleu, where a passion for olive oil and a family tradition come together. In the summer of 2023 I was in the province of Alicante and discovered a new olive oil supplier in the region where I have been visiting for years. History of Señorios de Relleu After making an appointment, I was received by Hugo and Gaby. Hugo told me about the history of their olive oil. He told me that Señorios de Relleu is the life's work of his father...
