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The best olive oil is Cordovan

 

El Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food de Spain has recognized the PDO Priego de Córdoba as the best in its category. Specifically, that of sweet green oils. Thus, in our newsroom we celebrate his triumph. What is the best olive oil? Why is it so special? Let's see it.

What does Priego de Córdoba oil do to destroy?

Last April 11 was the date chosen by the Ministry of Agriculture to publicize the “Food Award from Spain: Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils” of the Bell 2021-2022. This award is how it seeks to revalue the EVOOs from Spain that have great quality. Thus, it seeks to encourage producers to produce it while making it known to consumers.

As if that were not enough, the one that holds the title of possibly the best olive oil has also swept Italy. Specifically in the contest EVOO Sol d'Oro 2022 en Verona. In this he got not one, but two awards. Not surprisingly, the PDO meets strict requirements. It must come from a natural region located in the southeastern quadrant of the province of Córdoba bordering Jaén and Granada. In addition, it must come from the olive varieties Weevil, Hojiblanco y Picual.

IGP Oil of Jaén/best olive oil
Oil from Jaén/Source: La Vanguardia

Each kind of olive provides different nuances. For example, the weevil is a guarantor of a yellow color and a fruity, aromatic and sweet flavour. On the other hand, the hojiblando variety provides freshness. To finish, the Picual olive gives it a certain bitterness and implies a greater acidity. In addition, it is necessary that both the olives and the oil go through physical-chemical controls y organoleptic newspapers. What is sought with them is to verify the quality that will later be evident when it is packaged with the PDO seal.

The other winners of the award for best olive oil

The Ministry has awarded prizes to the categories Bitter Green Fruity, Sweet Green Fruity and Ripe Fruity. In this case, the signature Oleosubbetic, of Marín Serrano el Lagar, SL has won in the category Sweet Green Fruity. On the other hand, Corner of the Subbética, of Almazaras de la Subbética SL, has triumphed in the category Bitter Green Fruity. Do you know any other brand that deserves this honor?

 

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