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Castillo de Canena oil, extra virgin olive oil produced by the Castillo de Canena oil mill. One of the most prestigious oil mills from Spain that produces premium extra virgin olive oil from different varieties. You will love them!
Our best selection of extra virgin olive oil from Castillo de Canena.
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Summary: The Castillo de Canena olive mill is a prestigious olive mill of Spain. Their olive oils win each year the most coveted national and international awards. They produce olive oil of different Spanish varieties; picual, arbequina and royal. Furthermore, we offer for sale all their extra virgin olive oils in our store in Las Rozas de Madrid . Also, their flavored varieties are also available but upon request.
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Let’s see the most important characteristics of Castillo de Canena olive mill and theis extra virgin olive oils.
The name Castillo de Canena comes from the family’s ancestral home—a Renaissance castle located in Canena, a town in Jaén. This region has a rich history dating back to the Arab tribe of Banu Kinana, who built the castle over the ruins of a Roman settlement. During the Reconquest, the military Order of Calatrava used the castle as a defensive fortress in the fight for Christianity.
Today, the castle has been transformed into a stunning castle-palace serving as a family residence and a welcoming place for tourists and friends. It is open for visits Monday through Friday
Additionally, the town of Canena is nestled between the Sierra Mágina and Sierra Cazorla mountain ranges, and is very close to the historic cities of Úbeda and Baeza in Jaén province. This area is part of Andalusia, located in southern Spain.
Castillo de Canena produces extra virgin olive oil from different varieties: arbequina, picual and royal. Also, they produce infused olive oils and they have other innovation, like olive oil with Harissa and oak smoked olive oil.
Next, enjoy a video showcasing Castillo de Canena.
Video 1: Castillo de Canena Oil
Currently Castillo de Canena’s olive oils are one of the most awarded olive oil in the world by national and international competitions.
Castillo de Canenan commits a sustainable and respectful agriculture, supporting biodiversity and reducing carbon and water footprint. Also, they suport rural economy and in order to achieve sustanable development.
Castillo de Canena is involved in allsteps from caring the trees, harvesting their olives to producing the olive in order to offer premium or gournet extra virgin olive oil. Also, they work with the best chefs to make innovations like olive oil with Harissa.
It is the logo of this brand.
Photo 1: Logo of Castillo de Canena
For more information about Castillo de Canena.
Telephone: +34 953 770 101
Website: https://www.castillodecanena.com/es/
Castillo de Canena oil is one of the most exquisite olive oils produced in Spain. Below you have a summary table.
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Table 1: Characteristics of Castillo de Canena Oil
Comparative table of family reserve of the arbequina and picual
* Fruity with flavors that remind us of ripe banana, apple, peach and quince
* * Fruity, reminiscent of fresh and aromatic fruit, tomato and green wheat flavors. In nose we can appreciate an intense aroma of green almond and green banana.
In addition, the label of Castillo de Canena’s oils from the first day of harvest varies every year. Since it represents something that took place on the same day this oil is harvested. Therefore, its design is special and different each year.
Video 2: Castillo de Canena Oil
Biodynamic agriculture is a step forward in caring for the environment and our health. A balance between nature, the cosmos and ourselves. Likewise, this oil mill is very committed to the care of the environment and has produced two types of biodynamic olive oil.
Also, Castillo de Canena have more varieties of Extra virgin olive oils.
AOVE of the royal variety. An autochthonous variety of Jaén that said oil mill is making it known. It is also one of the first varieties to be harvested, along with arbequina.
In the first place, the first oil, royal temprano is an olive oil with a fruity medium intensity. In tasting you can appreciate ripe fruit flavors such as banana, almond, fresh grass and artichoke. In short, ideal for dishes with not very forceful flavors.
An oil from the arbequino variety that has been given an innovative and natural smoky aroma. Auhumado flavor that comes from ecological oak woods. Therefore, a delight that everyone should taste.
Video 3: Castillo de Canena Oil
Arbequina oil with harissa is a new innovation from Castillo de Canena. An olive oil with a very powerful red colour. Also, in tasting you can appreciate its spicy, fresh and balanced taste.
The latest innovation from Castillo de Canena.
Castillo de Canena‘s extra virgin olive oils are well known and highly regarded oils found in almost every gourmet shop and at El Corte Inglés.
At Cortijuelo de San Benito, unlike El Corte Ingles or other shops, we advise you on olive oils and recommend the one that best suits your dishes. Also, we always have some bottles open for you to try before you buy them.
Video 4: Fields of Jaén
The Castillo de Canena oil mill has some of the most awarded and recognised Spanish oils in the world. It is also the pioneer of quality in Spain. Among the most prestigious awards, we can name the following:
Photo 2: Castillo de Canena oil
Among the most frequently asked questions that you usually ask us with these oils, we have the following:
The arbequina and royal varieties have a mild intensity. The picual is robust.
We rotate this brand of oil a lot, so we always send them from the last season. However, it is best to contact us and give you current information.
Castillo de Canena can be visited. A castle built in the 16th century in the Renaissance style.
Castillo de Canena only sells in formats of 500 and 250 ml. Currently, it does not sell in 5 liter formats and less in plastic. Besides, I don’t think they have any intention of doing so.
At present we do not know if Tierra de Canena belongs to the same company in Castillo de Canena, but in our opinion, they are different companies with different owners.
