Olive Oil from Jaén
Jaén Oil: The Liquid Gold of the Sea of Olive Trees
Immerse yourself in the excellence of Jaén oils, coming from the heart of the largest and most extensive olive grove in the world. Our selection includes the most outstanding extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) from this land with a centuries-old tradition. Recognized worldwide for its quality and flavor, Jaén EVOO is a testament to dedication and craftsmanship.
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Sabor d’Oro Selección de Almazara
5,13 € – 68,48 €Fine and fresh nose, full of fruitiness from green almond and green olive.
Extraordinary complexity for pairing. Intense with a subtle bitterness.
Very fresh and balanced on the palate.
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Bravoleum
8,69 € – 54,68 €EVOO from Jaén, in its varieties Picual, Arbequina, Frantoio, and Nevadillo.
An ideal EVOO for raw consumption, sauces, or baking.
4 varieties, an oil for every dish.
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Hacienda El Palo Premium
11,29 €Picual, Nevadillo Blanco, Arbequina and Picual Ecológico varieties, olives harvested during the month of October. Extra virgin olive oil cold-extracted, recommended for raw consumption.
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Oro Bailén
7,50 € – 61,74 €Singular and peculiar fruity and aromatic notes, with harmony between fruitiness, bitterness, and spiciness.
EVOO from the varieties Picual, Arbequina, Hojiblanca, and Frantoio.
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Verde Divino
13,30 € – 16,86 €Early harvest EVOO from 3 varieties:
- Picual and Organic Picual, high fruitiness, with pronounced spiciness and bitterness, ideal for raw use in meats and intense dishes
- Arbequina, smooth and fruity, perfect for sauces, fish, and baking
- Royal, high fruitiness like Picual but less spicy and bitter, great for raw use in any dish
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Green Sublim
8,37 € – 18,64 €Picual variety, full-bodied with balanced bitterness and spiciness.
Royal variety, with a mild flavor, little bitterness, and very light spiciness.
Both, early green oils, are balanced and very fragrant.
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Oleícola Jaén Especial
7,13 € – 17,60 €Extra virgin olive oil with the quality seal of the PGI Aceites de Jaén.
Intense fruity notes of freshly cut grass, tomato plant, and banana peel.
On the palate, it has a medium bitterness and spiciness, positive attributes.
Includes a high-quality hard cardboard gift box, perfect for gifting.
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Elogio Premium
12,54 € – 23,63 €Variety: Picual, from an early harvest, cultivated in mountain olive groves.
Perfect for enhancing fresh salads, oily fish, grilled meats, or toast.
100% natural, pure green olive juice.
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Sabor d’Oro Tradición
24,87 € – 26,18 €It is the oil in the range with the most personality, with very noticeable spiciness and bitterness on the palate and a fine and intense aroma, characteristic of the Picual variety.
Limited edition designed for lovers of traditional oil.
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Sabor d’Oro Verde
9,98 € – 18,68 €On the nose, it is fresh and complex, with very fresh fruity notes and hints of arugula and artichoke.
You can also appreciate green banana, tomato plant, and green almond.
An excellent aroma, with a very pleasant progressive spiciness and a typical bitterness of such green fruits.
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Nobleza del Sur Centenarium
7,06 € – 16,50 €EVOO 100% Arbequina and Picual, green in color, delicate, intensely fruity, with green almond, apple, and aromatic herbs. Cold-extracted within a few hours of harvest (it takes 10 to 14 kg of olives to obtain 1 liter of oil). Store in a cool place, protected from light and heat.
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Verde Íbero Ecológico
12,83 € – 14,50 €Cold-extracted from olives harvested in the first days of October. 100% certified organic cultivation.
On the palate, it is powerful and consistent.
Olfactory sensation, with medium bitterness and slightly more intense spiciness.
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Esencial Premium Cristal
12,26 € – 14,90 €EVOO with Protected Designation of Origin Sierra de Cazorla, produced at the beginning of November from selected green olives.
Robust, bright green, and very balanced in its bitterness and spiciness, Extra Virgin with intense fruitiness, with tasting notes of tomato plant, green almond, and fresh grass.
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Oro de Cánava Early Harvest
8,81 € – 53,36 €Intense fruity aroma of green olives, with great complexity between green aromas and dried fruits. Clean, fragrant taste, with harmony between light bitterness and progressive spiciness.
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Verde Íbero Limited Edition
24,00 €Oil with great personality, fragrant, with positive attributes of bitterness, spiciness, and astringency.
High content of monounsaturated oleic acid, natural antioxidants, polyphenols, and tocopherols.
Olive Oil from Jaén
The oil from Jaén is predominantly of the Picual variety, accounting for 95% of the province’s production. This variety is characterized by its strong flavor and personality, with pronounced spicy and bitter notes. It is also very resistant to high temperatures, making it suitable for frying.
This variety has varied fruity aromas (mainly apple and tomato), and due to its strong flavor, it pairs well with gazpachos and salmorejos, robust salads with ingredients like arugula or feta cheese, red meats, stews, and grilled fish.
The oil from Jaén is famous on a global level, with 3 Protected Designations of Origin: Sierra Mágina, Sierra de Segura, and Sierra de Cazorla. These are mostly high-mountain olive groves, with poor soils and extreme climatic conditions, which paradoxically produce high-quality olives, as it forces the olive tree to “protect itself”.
Oil from Jaén has been produced since the times of the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs, and today the region is the world’s largest producer of olive oil, contributing 20-25% of the world’s production (and 40% of national production). This is why Jaén is also known as the “Sea of Olives“.
Mills of Jaén
Currently, Jaén has 402 mills, and the province has significantly boosted Oleotourism in recent years with the “Jaén Oil Routes”:
visits to mills, museums, oil tastings, and gastronomic samplings.
In fact, the Spanish Association of Olive Municipalities (AEMO) awarded the Best Mill in Spain 2022 to Castillo de Canena, located in Baeza.
Which is the best oil from Jaén?
At Aceite del Campo we want to highlight some mills whose oils have received significant international awards:
- Castillo de Canena: Early harvest Picual, medium-high fruity aroma of green olive with mature notes of fresh fruit.
- Bravoleum: EVOO from Jaén, in its Picual, Arbequina, Frantoio, and Nevadillo varieties.
- Oro Bailén: Unique and peculiar fruity and aromatic notes, with harmony between fruity, bitter, and spicy.
Buy Jaén oil online
Most of the EVOOs we present at Aceite del Campo are not easily found in street commerce. Unfortunately, supermarkets continue to mistreat our Liquid Gold by only selling cheap and mediocre quality brands.
In any case, if you decide to buy EVOO online, remember that oils should provide detailed information about their origin, variety, and harvest date.