Our best selection of extra virgin olve oils made by olive mills from Navarre.

Summary: Navarre is a Spanish region located in Northern of Spain. Here the arbequina and arroniz variety is cultivated mainly. However, we can find other varietus. We offer for sale in our store in Las Rozas de Madrid this remarkable olives, that are made by mills from Navarre.

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1. Denomination of Origin of Navarre, Spain

Let’s see the characteristics of the extra virgin olive oils produced in Navarre.

• Characteristics of Navarre

Navarre is a Spanish  region with three remarkable different biogeographical zones: the Alpine, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Ecosystems ranging from the high peaks of the Pyrenees to the desert areas of the Bardenas Reales, creating very beautiful landscapes. It also has a very suitable climate for producing extra virgin olive oil of high quality.

Similarly, Navarre stands out for its great economic development wit the maximum respect to the environment. Navarre has a very wide Network of Natural Spaces, which cover almost 50% of its entire territory.

• Arróniz Variety

The arróniz variety is the autochthonous variety of Navarre. It is a variety that withstands the cold very well and has common diseases of the olive tree.

The oil of the variety arróniz, stands out for a medium-high fruity with some spiciness when freshly milled.

Also, you can find olive groves of other olive varieties like: arbequina and empeltre.

2. The best olive oil from Navarre, Spain

The south of Navarre is home to microclimates ideal for the production of extra virgin olive oil, all of which are protected by the Denomination of Origin of Navarre.

Navarre produces highly recognised oils of the Arróniz, Empeltre and Arbequina varieties.

In Cortijuelo de San Benito, as with the other olive oils from other Denominations of Origin, we have analysed and visited numerous cooperatives and oil mills, with the fundamental aim of offering you the best olive oil in Navarre. In this selection, we have selected the following mills and cooperatives:

• Hacienda Queiles: Oil mill located in the south of Navarre and produces extra virgin olive oil of the arbequina and arróniz variety.

3. Olive oil of the variety arróniz, empeltre and arbequina

There are three main olive varieties produced in Navarre. The arroniz is the autochthonous of there. Empeltre is also grown there, but it is more widespread in Aragon. Finally, it would be the arbequina, very widespread throughout Spain.

These varieties stand out for their great fruity medium intensity, with very little bitterness and spiciness. In tasting you can clearly appreciate fruity aromas of green almond and freshly cut grass.

In short, the oils of these varieties are mild and with little bitterness and spiciness. Ideal for those looking for fruity flavours that do not play a predominant role in the dishes.

4. Where to buy extra virgin olive oil from Navarre?

The oil from Navarre is an oil that can be found in many shops. In shops with a variety of extra virgin olive oils. It is also available in El Cortijuelo de San Benito. The best extra virgin olive oil with Denomination of Origin of Navarre.

Also, if you are an oil producer in Navarre and want to sell your oil here. Please contact us.

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