Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brands – Varieties and Prices
Extra virgin olive oil of supreme quality. We rigorously test and select each EVOO in our catalogue to ensure we offer the best extra virgin olive oil in the world. Our commitment is to provide a product with an exceptional aroma and unmatched flavour. Each selection process is carried out with great detail to ensure that only extra virgin olive oils that meet our high standards reach our customers, guaranteeing an unparalleled culinary experience and elevating the quality of every dish with its superior organoleptic profile and unmistakable character.
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Los Omeya
£3.33 – £59.07Rated 4.74 out of 5During the harvest, from November to February, we call it FRESH (unfiltered) because it is not stored, it is bottled directly after being milled. Filtered, without olive residues in suspension, for longer shelf life, recommended for stews and frying.
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Alfar La Maja
£5.71 – £66.24Rated 4.89 out of 5Extra virgin olive oil 100% Arbequina variety, green fruity.
Full-bodied and dense, greenish-yellow, reminiscent of green and fresh fruits.
Notes of tomato plant, tomato, artichoke, and fresh grass.
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Palacio de los Olivos
£5.21 – £38.97Rated 4.92 out of 5#1 in the world 2022 in Picual variety (EVOOWR/23)
Extra virgin olive oil, with an intense green fruitiness, balanced positive attributes of bitterness and spiciness.
Fresh aroma and flavor of herbs and green fruits. Exquisite, flavorful, and complex.
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Los Omeya Hojiblanca
£8.42 – £8.86Rated 4.87 out of 5Fresh EVOO, 100% juice from Hojiblanca olives, with a bright green color.
Rated by the tasting panel as Balanced Green Fruity.
Aromas of tomato, freshly cut grass, raw almond, apple.
Only available during the season (approximately until January-February).
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Oro del Desierto Coupage
£9.52 – £14.09Rated 5.00 out of 5Organic extra virgin olive oil, cold-pressed and early harvest.
Medium fruity on the nose, reminiscent of fresh grass and fig tree with less intensity, harmonious and persistent.
On the palate, it presents a certain astringency, medium bitterness and a mildly pronounced spicy touch.
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Casas de Hualdo
£7.94 – £8.36Rated 5.00 out of 5Delicate, fragrant, harmonious, and very aromatic extra virgin olive oil.
Multitude of aromas, sensations of grass and tomato plant, artichoke, harmonious and perfumed ensemble.
Maximum acidity 0.1%.
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La Laguna sin filtrar
£9.31 – £10.50Rated 5.00 out of 5Extra Virgin Olive Oil made 100% naturally and without any filtration process. Exquisite freshly squeezed olive juice from the Sierras Subbéticas.
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Pago de Valdecuevas
£9.80 – £63.90Rated 5.00 out of 5Extra Virgin 100% Arbequina, noted for its aromatic intensity.
A harmonious, complex, and balanced olive oil.
Ideal to consume raw, with vegetables, fish and meats, pasta.
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Knolive
£9.00 – £20.21Rated 5.00 out of 5Explosion of delicious fruity aromas, combined with the elegance of its aromatic richness.
Extra Virgin with a delicate green color and golden sheen, featuring a fresh aroma and fruity flavor of apples and ripe green olives.
Best Spanish 2022 at the JOOP (Japan Olive Oil Prize)
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Bardomus
£8.55 – £39.50Rated 5.00 out of 5Impactful EVOO extracted from the unique and native varieties of Castellón.
Borriolenca and Canetera, in addition to the cherished Arbequina and Picual.
And the Signature EVOO, Assemblage, an exquisite Coupage of Arbequina, Borriolenca, and Canetera.
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Oro del Desierto Monovarietal
£8.62 – £57.38Rated 4.67 out of 5Extra virgin olive oil, organic, cold-extracted, and early harvest.
Very fruity on the nose, with a sweet and enveloping flavor on the palate.
Practically free of bitterness and with a more pronounced spiciness.
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Oro del Desierto 1/10
£19.00Rated 5.00 out of 5Coupage (Arbequina and Picual), opaque and intense green, typical of freshly extracted oils.
Intense flavor and aroma, astringent on the palate, with medium spiciness and bitterness.
Good balance, pairs well with fresh cheeses, green salads, and cold sauces.
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Pago Baldío San Carlos
£8.24 – £12.79Rated 0 out of 5100% Arbequina, Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 100% natural. Very low maximum acidity: 0.1%.
It emanates a green fruit aroma, with notes of almond, apple, freshly cut green grass, and banana.
Of high intensity, very sweet entry on the palate, followed by a pleasant bitter touch and slight spiciness.
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Soler Romero
£5.89 – £44.59Rated 5.00 out of 5Extra Virgin Oil with body, and aroma of herbaceous notes. It features a predominant green and ripe fruitiness.
Balanced and intense, with very pleasant light-medium bitterness and spiciness.
Picual that enhances but does not overpower the flavor of the ingredients.
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L’Alquería
£11.88 – £29.50Rated 5.00 out of 5Premium EVOO in the native Alfafarenca and Blanqueta varieties, as well as the highly cherished Picual.
Single-varietal oils highly awarded in recent years and featured in the main Gourmet guides.
EVOO
EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) has only truly existed for a few years. The reason is that olive oil mills always thought that heat was necessary to extract the maximum amount of oil from olives. However, recent studies have shown this was a huge mistake. Applying heat during extraction loses those microcomponents that truly differentiate EVOO from regular olive oil, particularly Vitamins and Polyphenols.
Additionally, oleic acid also “suffers,” and consequently, the acidity level of the EVOO increases, often exceeding 0.8 degrees, at which point it loses the right to be called EVOO. As we can imagine, not only do flavour and aroma suffer, but the health benefits are also greatly diminished when degraded by heat extraction, particularly the regulation of cholesterol by oleic acid and the antioxidant effects of polyphenols. For this reason, mills that take care of their EVOO always extract cold, below 27 degrees. Naturally, less oil is extracted, but the quality is much higher, as is the price, of course.
How to choose a good extra virgin olive oil?
When buying EVOO, it is not enough to follow recommendations. It is important to read the labels to check the origin, variety and harvest year. These factors ensure that you are buying fresh and high-quality oil.
Why is the origin of olive oil important?
Origin is key to avoiding fraud. Sometimes oils are sold that are not 100% olive oil or are mixed with lower-quality oils. Always make sure the EVOO comes from a reliable source.
Is it advisable to buy olive oil from previous harvests?
Avoid buying EVOO in plastic bottles or clear glass, as light negatively affects the oil. Ideally, it should be sold in opaque bottles, which protect its freshness and flavour.
How should I store extra virgin olive oil?
No. Always look for EVOO from the current harvest (usually around November). Olive oil loses quality over time, so it is essential that it is fresh to enjoy all its organoleptic properties.
How do I know if an EVOO is of good quality?
A good EVOO should be pleasant on the palate, with fresh aromas and a slight bitterness and spiciness. These are indicators that the oil is fresh and of good quality. If you notice a rancid taste, it is best to discard it.
Where to buy extra virgin olive oil?
To ensure you get the best quality extra virgin olive oil, it is advisable to avoid large supermarkets and opt for gourmet shops or specialised online stores, such as Aceitedelcampo.com, where detailed and extensive information about each EVOO is provided.
What is the price of extra virgin olive oil?
In recent years, the price of olive oil has risen significantly due to poor harvests caused by climate change. Extreme temperatures and lack of rain have negatively affected production, doubling prices in less than two years.
What is the best extra virgin olive oil?
Despite this situation, new water conservation techniques are being implemented in crops, and it is expected that future harvests will improve. Currently, the price of a 500 ml bottle of good EVOO should not be below 15 euros. If the price is considerably lower, it is worth questioning its quality. There are many excellent extra virgin olive oils available starting from the price range mentioned above, most of which are of Spanish origin. However, they are not always easy to find in physical stores, as olive oil has historically been seen as a cheap product, limiting its high-quality offering in the local market.
Today, this perception is changing, and thanks to specialised stores like ours, these prized juices are starting to be sold more in the domestic market. Some of the most internationally awarded oils include: