Since 1998 Venta del Barón, included in the PDO Priego de Córdoba, has received more than 80 awards in 8 different countries, which include "World's Best Olive Oil" by the International Olive Council as well as "Spain's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil" from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. The PDO Priego de Córdoba is located in the very heart of Andalusia in the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park. Due to its unique microclimate, the area produces internationally recognized olive oils of extraordinary quality. At the Muela olive mill in Priego de Córdoba, where the oil of Venta del Barón comes to life, the olives are cold pressed less than 15 hours after picking so that the genuine aroma of the olives is preserved, and only the best "juice" is selected according to the strict rules of the PDO Priego de Córdoba. The result is a luminous oil with intense fruity aromas of green herbs, peppermint, almond, banana and apple. Its flavor is reminiscent of vegetables such as tomatoes and artichoke, and has a slightly bitter and spicy finish.
Pairs Best With
Garden Salads, Roasted/Grilled Veg, Boiled/Steamed Veg, Broiled Fish, Grilled Fish, White Meat, Red Meat, Soups & Stews, Sauces, Legumes/Pulses
Recent International Awards
2020 AIPO d'Argento - 3 Drops, 1st Place Medium Fruity DOP
2020 EVOOLEUM - 88/100
2020 Japan Olive Oil Prize - DOP - Gold
2020 L'Orciolo d'Oro - Distinction (Intense Fruity DOP)
2020 Olive Japan - Medium - Gold
2020 SIAL Olive d'Or - Intense Fruity - Gold
2020 Terra Oleum Seleccion - Special Mention - Medium Fruity
2020 Zurich IOOC - Gold / Best of Spain
2019 Aipo D'Argento IOOC - Medium Fruity (DOP/IGP) - 1st Place
2019 ArgOliva - Intense Green Fruit - 1st Place
2019 Athena IOOC - Double Gold
2019 Japan Olive Oil Prize - PDO - Best in Class
2019 LA International EVOOC - Robust - Gold Medal
2019 Leone D'Oro - Best International Blend
2019 L'Orciolo d'Oro - Medium Fruity International - Great Mention
2019 Mario Solinas - Intense Green Fruitiness - 1st prize
2019 Monocultivar Olive Oil - Gold (Hojiblanca)
2019 Oil China - Intense - Gold
2019 Olive Japan - Robust - Gold
2019 SIAL Olive D'Or - Light Fruity - Gold
2019 Sol D'Oro - Intense Fruit - Gold Medal
2019 Zurich IOOC - Gold
2018 Aipo D'Argento IOOC - Medium Fruity (International) - 1st Place
2018 Armonia - Delicate Fruity - 1st Place
2018 Athena IOOC - Gold
2018 EVO IOOC - Gold
2018 London IOOC - Platinum
2018 NYIOOC - Gold
2018 Oil China - Intense - Gold
2018 Olive Japan - Gold