Description
Extra virgin olive oil of the Arbequina variety
1. Characteristics of Castillo de Canena arbequina oil:
Information of this Olive oil:
a) Packaging
Olive oil bottled in a designer red glass bottle featuring an image of Sara Baras. The design changes every year.
b) One of the Best EVOOs in the World
Castillo de Canena’s Arbequina “First Day of Harvest” extra virgin olive oil is made from the first olives harvested of the season, usually in October and November. It is widely recognized by numerous juries as one of the best olive oils in the world.
c) Specific Characteristics:
Color: Intense green
Acidity: 0.12
Milling: Within less than 4 hours after harvesting
Harvesting method: Mechanical, by shaking with umbrella-type harvesters
d) Rainfed and Irrigated Olive Groves
This oil comes from olives grown in both irrigated and rainfed olive groves.
e) New Harvest
The new harvest usually becomes available starting in early December.
f) Awards
Like all Castillo de Canena oils, this one is among the most awarded nationally and internationally.
2. General information:
Zone: Spain
Quantity: 500 ml
Production Company: Castillo de Canena Olive Juice SL
Origin of the cooperative: Canena, Jaén.
a) Nutritional information:
Value per 100 g
Energy value: 3766 KJ/900 Kcal
Fat: 100 g
- of which saturated: 15 g
- of which monounsaturated: 75 g
- of which polyunsaturated: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 0.0 g
- of which sugars: 0.0 g
Protein: 0.0 g
Salt: 0.0 g
b) Health Registration Number
16.000300/J
c) Additional information
The extra virgin olive oil loses qualities with light, temperature and oxygen, so we must consume the bottle once purchased and consume it once opened. It should be kept in a cool place and out of a light source.
You can get more information about the best extra virgin olive oil from Spain in the best olive oil.

Henry –
The best I’ve ever had! I used always it in my banana nut bread, best ever!