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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...