Jaén Selección 2023: these are the eight best oils of Jáen
When we talk about olive trees, the first thing that comes to mind is Jaén. Not surprisingly, as it is the world's leading olive oil producing province. More than a third of Andalusia's olive groves are cultivated in the province of Jaén. A province bathed by an infinite sea of olive trees that can boast of being the leader in olive grove cultivation and olive oil production.
Jaén has more than 60 million olive trees, 550,000 hectares, which is more than 25% of the total area of Spain and 42% of Andalusia's total area. Ninety-five percent of these olive trees are of the Picual variety and are also candidates, together with six other Andalusian provinces, to be recognised by Unesco as World Heritage Sites with the classification of Cultural Landscape of the Olive Grove and World Heritage of Humanity.
Of all the olive oil produced in the world, more than 20% is produced in Jaén. In order to increase the value of extra virgin olive oils of the highest organoleptic quality, encouraging producers to obtain and market quality oils, as well as to improve the image and market position of Jaén olive oil and promote it among consumers, the Jaén Provincial Council created the Jaén Selección label in 2023.
What is the Jaén Selección label?
This seal, awarded by the Diputación de Jaén through an annual tasting-competition, under the criteria of a jury made up of professionals from the best tasting panels in the country, includes the best extra virgin olive oils from Jaén from each harvest, rewarding the quality of this product.
Its sole objective is to highlight the uniqueness of EVOO in national and international gastronomy. After their selection, the award-winning oils are present in all the tourism and agri-food promotion actions promoted by the Diputación de Jaén and play a leading role in the Oleotour Jaén tourism strategy.
Oils Jaén Selection 2023
Eight extra virgin olive oils from the province of Jaén have been awarded the Jaén Selección label by the Jaén Provincial Council. These extra virgin olive oils have been selected from among the 71 that have been presented to this tasting-competition - 52 conventional and 19 organic - by 58 companies from 38 municipalities in the province.
The extra virgin olive oil brands that will have this quality label on their bottles in 2023 are:
- Dominus Cosecha Temprana
- Pradolivo
Why consume olive oil from Jaén?
The oil from Jaén is mainly health, a fundamental element of the Mediterranean diet and flavour. The most commonly produced oil in the province is of the picual variety, with recognised sensory characteristics and marked personality, great durability and resistance to temperature and frying. Oil of the royal variety is also produced in this province, mainly in the Sierra de Cazorla, arbequina and hojiblanca.
Jaén's early harvest extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest and most beneficial for our organism, as it has a high amount of vitamin E and polyphenols, two elements that favour the protection of our cells against oxidation. It favours the correct functioning of the arteries, helping to maintain good cholesterol levels, while protecting the cells of the cognitive system, preventing their deterioration and reducing the risk of suffering from diseases related to the ageing of these cells, such as Alzheimer's disease.
At Olivarte we offer you the best brands of olive oil from Jaén, made with olives that are harvested at the optimum moment, in a very specific way and with the utmost care, selecting those with the best qualities. The result is a unique flavour with an inimitable and extraordinary character capable of conquering the most exquisite palates.