Differences Between Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual are three of the most important Extra Virgin Olive Oil varieties — but do you know what sets them apart? They differ in olive type, bitterness, acidity, aroma, and...

Arbequina Olive Oil

Arbequino EVOO is a variety of olive oil originally from Lleida and Tarragona, though in recent years it has spread throughout Spain, particularly across Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha. It is kn...

Hojiblanca Olive Oil

📅 Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Mi Oliva Gourmet Hojiblanca olive oil is one of the most representative EVOOs from southern Andalusia. Its name comes from the whitish underside of the leaves of t...

EVOO: What It Is, What It Means, and How to Tell It Apart

These days, everyone knows what EVOO is — though that hasn't always been the case. The acronym was once reserved for technicians, experts, and industry professionals. Now, you hear it on televisio...

Characteristics of Picual Olive Oil

Picual olive oil is one of the purest oils available, with a distinctive character and truly unique qualities. The Picual variety is among the most widely cultivated olives across Spain. Its defin...

Density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

La densidad del Aceite de Oliva Virgen Extra es uno de los distintivos para identificar su nivel de pureza. ¿Sabes cómo hacerlo? The density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the key indicators ...

A very special letter...

This year, we decided to include a letter in the Gift Box that captures what we believe it truly represents. If you've already tried one of our EVOOs, you know the story behind each of these bo...

Interview with Migue, our most authentic Grower!

One day I asked the Club members whether they wanted to interview Migue, the grower behind Arraigo, Estirpe and Prima Mensa. I received more than 200 questions. Here is the result.

When you love what you do, sometimes things like this happen…

📅 Updated May 2026 · Reading time: 3 minutesYesterday, Saturday, like any Saturday, I had sent out the email to keep Club members up to date on how this year's Arraigo harvest was going.In case thi...

The rise in olive oil exports

According to an announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on 13 August, olive oil exports exceeded a billing value of more than 2 billion euros during the 2017–2018 season. ...