Olive oil from Spain and Portugal

Olive oil from Spain

In Spain there are 23 producer regions with recognized olive growing regions with the protected designation of origin DOP. The largest and most important crop is Andalucia with a yield of 90% of total olive oil production. Half of the Ernet is made from the Picual variety, with its distinctive rich flavor. Another well-known variety is Arbequina, which has a sweet taste thanks to its sweet, fruity and mild aroma. The variety Blanqueta, grown on the Costa Brava, is intense but mild in aroma. The variety Hojiblanca can be found in the growing areas around Seville, Grenada, Cordoba and Malaga. It tastes slightly bitter and has a spicy aroma of herbs.