Frequently Asked Questions

Arbequina oil is mild, sweet, and fruity, with barely any bitterness or pungency; it is ideal for delicate salads, mayonnaise, and baking. Picual oil has an intense character, featuring herbaceous notes and a slight peppery kick and bitterness on the finish; it is perfect for toast, stews, and frying due to its high heat resistance.

A *coupage* is a master blend of two or more olive varieties (such as Hojiblanca and Cornicabra). The goal of the oil mill is to combine the best qualities of each type to create a balanced, complex oil with a unique flavor profile.

For raw consumption, intense varieties like Picual or the elegant Manzanilla add plenty of character. For frying and slow-cooked stews, Picual and Cornicabra are exceptional because they do not break down at high temperatures. Arbequina shines in dishes where you do not want to mask the flavor of the main ingredient.

This guarantees that the olive trees have been cultivated without pesticides or synthetic chemical fertilizers, respecting the land's natural cycles. It ensures the utmost purity of the olive juice and a total commitment to sustainability.

These are ideal as a finishing touch for a dish. A few drops of truffle oil transform a risotto; garlic oil is perfect for pasta; and chili oil adds just the right amount of heat to pizzas. It is best not to heat them in a pan, so they do not lose their aroma.

Buy extra virgin olive oils Oro de Bailén, that can be purchased individually or in boxes. These oils are made in the Jaén area, in the town of Villanueva de la Reina. These Extra Virgin Olive Oils are made on the farms of the oil mill, which are “los juncales” and “la casa del agua”. The Oro de Bailén EVOO are made with Picual, Hojiblanca and Arbequina olives. The production methods of these olive oils are respectful with the environment thanks to the irrigation system implemented in the farms where the oils are produced and the exploitation system based on the reuse of different resources. The process of harvesting the olives with which the Oro de Bailén EVOOs are made is carried out in a semi-manual way, combining manual and mechanical methods using the manual and mechanical shaking technique. To know more about Oro de Bailén extra virgin olive oils.

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