If so, congratulations! You've already begun discovering one of Spain's greatest culinary treasures. In Spain, we're fortunate to produce something truly extraordinary: extra virgin olive oils that can turn a simple piece of bread into a wonderful gastronomic experience. And here's what makes them so fascinating: they don't all taste the same. Every olive variety has its own personality. Just like people, every olive oil has its own character!

What Does Great Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tell Us?

FRUITY: the scent of nature.

It's that fresh aroma that reminds us of healthy olives, green grass, tomatoes or fruit. It can be delicate or intense. Fruitiness is one of the essential qualities of genuine extra virgin olive oil.

BITTER: a quality, not a flaw.

That gentle bitterness on your tongue is completely natural. It's associated with compounds found in olives, including polyphenols. In a quality olive oil, bitterness brings depth and character.

PEPPERY: a delightful little surprise.

Ever felt a slight tickle at the back of your throat? That's common in many fresh extra virgin olive oils, particularly those rich in certain phenolic compounds. It's not a sign that anything is wrong!

AROMAS: a whole world to discover.

Tomato, artichoke, almond, apple, freshly cut grass… These are some of the beautiful natural aromas found in different olive oils. Learning to recognise them makes every tasting more enjoyable.

4 Olive Varieties, 4 Different Personalities

• Arbequina: gentle and delicate, often with fruity and almond-like notes.
• Picual: bold and expressive, with distinctive bitterness and a peppery finish.
• Hojiblanca: beautifully balanced, aromatic and sometimes pleasantly peppery.
• Cornicabra: rich in character, persistent and wonderfully distinctive.

Because for us, extra virgin olive oil is so much more than an ingredient. It's culture, tradition, part of a balanced Mediterranean diet and one of the many reasons we believe Spanish gastronomy is among the finest in the world.

So, which Spanish olive oil matches your personality?

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