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Foolproof guide to buying premium olive oil There's a very common mistake when choosing olive oil: paying more attention to the bottle than to what's inside. A good guide to buying premium olive oil starts exactly the other way around. First the origin matters, then the variety, then the harvest, and only at the end the packaging/design. When you're looking for a truly gourmet EVOO (extra virgin olive oil), the luxury isn't on the label. It's in the olive, in the mill, and in the freshness. Spain doesn't compete in extra virgin olive oil ...

How to Choose the Best Extra-Virgin Olive Oil     [caption id="attachment_52223" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Premium extra-virgin olive oil: the gourmet selection that makes the difference[/caption] There is a clear difference between cooking with oil and cooking with character. When looking for the best extra-virgin olive oil, it's not enough to rely on a pretty bottle or a label that promises quality. What really matters is the origin, the variety of ...

The best extra virgin olive oil: a real guide to choosing well (and not getting it wrong) Choosing a good extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) isn't as simple as it seems. I see it every day: labels that say a lot but explain little, prices that don't always reflect quality, and technical terms that confuse rather than help. And yet, EVOO is probably the most important product in our cuisine. I'm Israel Romero, and at Made in Spain Gourmet I've spent years ...

Monsieur Pegó Early Harvest Picual EVOO: when oil becomes art   In the universe of extra virgin olive oil, where excellence already seems a starting point, there are projects that go one step further. They don't just pursue quality. They seek to move, to surprise, and to endure. Monsieur Pegó is one of them. Talking about this early-harvest EVOO is talking about a new way of understanding gastronomic luxury: a perfect fusion of product, design and ...

From Spain's dehesas and olive groves to your table [caption id="attachment_31971" align="aligncenter" width="900"]What an Iberian montanera looks like in the Dehesa of Extremadura[/caption] Ham and olive oil: the best combination Talking about Spain means talking about a privileged territory. A country where the sea meets the mountains, where rivers irrigate fertile valleys, and where biodiversity is part of everyday life. It is no coincidence that nearly 100 million people visit ...

The real traceability of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is not only audited: it is understood, explained, and can be told In recent years, the word "traceability" has become one of the major marketing arguments in the agri-food sector. Especially in olive oil. QR codes, digital platforms, grandiose claims about control and auditing... but very rarely a clear and honest explanation of what really matters: the true origin of the product and how it gets from the field to ...

Early Harvest: when olive oil becomes a signature creation In the world of extra virgin olive oil there’s one word that changes everything: early harvest. It’s not a trend, nor just a pretty label. It’s a way of understanding the olive grove, time, and absolute respect for the raw material. At Made in Spain Gourmet we talk a lot about quality, but early harvest goes one step further. It’s about exacting standards, restraint, and precision. And that’s why these oils are unique, complex… and ...

The Cornicabra olive: the soul of Castilla-La Mancha turned into oil There are oils that don't try to please everyone right away. They seek to tell a story—the story of a rugged, honest region deeply tied to the land. The Cornicabra olive is exactly that: character, authenticity, and a distinctly marked identity that was born in Castilla-La Mancha and is now recognized around the world. At Made in Spain Gourmet we champion products with personality, the ones that speak plainly. And the ...

The Sikitita Olive: Andalusia's New Gem Conquering the World In the world of extra virgin olive oil, not everything is centuries-old tradition. There is also well-crafted innovation, respect for origins, and a look toward the future. And that's where the Sikitita olive comes in, a young variety, but already considered one of the most gourmet and surprising on the Spanish olive oil scene. Andalusia, the land of olives par excellence, never stops reinventing itself. And the Sikitita is clear proof ...

The Arbequina Olive: a heritage of Catalonia for the world If the Picual is strength and character, the Arbequina is delicacy, balance, and elegance. An olive that is born in Catalonia, raised with patience, and today travels the world, captivating those who seek an approachable, aromatic, and easy-to-enjoy oil. At Made in Spain Gourmet we believe that each variety has its moment, its cuisine, and its personality. And the Arbequina is, without a doubt, one of the great gems of virgin olive oil ...

The Picual Olive: a heritage of Andalusia for the world At Made in Spain Gourmet you already know we like to share our knowledge with you. We know that Spain is undervalued simply because its gastronomic treasures are not well known. There are products that need no introduction. The Picual olive is one of them. It is part of the landscape, the culture, and the way of life in Andalusia, and from there it has traveled to the entire world, conquering ...

Lagar del Soto Organic Manzanilla Cacereña EVOO: The Favorite Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Europe  A Treasure of Spanish Gastronomy Loved Across the European Union. When we talk about high-quality Spanish cuisine, one of the products that stands out on the international table is Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). In particular, Lagar del Soto EVOO from the Jacoliva brand, a top-quality organic oil, has been gaining recognition in prestigious markets ...

Oro La Senda: the oil from La Solana that conquered the world At Made in Spain Gourmet we always look for products that not only stand out for their quality, but that tell a story, that move and connect with our community. And Oro La Senda is one of those treasures. From La Solana, in Ciudad Real, this extra virgin olive oil has managed to position itself among the healthiest and most highly regarded in the world, with international recognition that speaks of excellence and family passion. A ...

ISBILYA España sigue cambiando, y para bien. El sector del AOVE Premium tiene a marcas y personas que entienden que no se puede ser uno más del grupo. Si no eres diferente, simplemente no existes. Isbilya es un claro ejemplo de ello. Inconformistas y disruptivos Isbylia sólo ofrece altísima calidad Cuando nos conocimos el año pasado, ya hace casi un año, agradecimos que nos quisieran conocer. Porque hay un antes y un después de Isbilya. Su visión, la de los hermanos Teresa ...

How to Choose a Premium EVOO We continue our crusade to put Spanish Premium EVOO in the place it deserves. Our extra virgin olive oil, our liquid gold, deserves the top spot in the Olympus of olive oils. On its own merits. But faced with such a wide variety of EVOOs, which one should you choose and why? We help you a little more so that next time you can choose with greater knowledge of 100% Spanish extra virgin olive oil. The color of the Oil ...