Differences Between Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual are among the many Extra Virgin Olive Oil varieties available — but do you know how they differ? They vary in olive type, bitterness, acidity, aroma, and more. ...

Arbequina Olive Oil

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

Hojiblanca Olive Oil

Hojiblanca Oil gets its name from the white colour of the back of the olive leaf from which it comes. It comes, fundamentally, from Córdoba, Málaga, Seville or Granada, although the cradle is the ...

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

These days, most of us know what EVOO is — though that hasn't always been the case. The acronym was once reserved almost exclusively for technicians, experts, and industry professionals. Now you h...

Characteristics of Picual Olive Oil

Picual olive oil is one of the purest oils around, with a set of properties and characteristics that are truly its own. The Picual is one of the most widely cultivated olive varieties across Spain...

Density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The density of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the key indicators for identifying its level of purity. Do you know how to read it?

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 well the story behind each one o...

An Interview with Migue, our most authentic Grower!

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

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

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

The Rise of Olive Oil Exports

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