Since 2006, the distinction Jaén Selección has been awarded each year to the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils of each season. Let's get to know the winners of the 2020 edition.
The award was established by the Provincial Council of Jaén to support the olive sector, stimulate the production of highest-quality oils, promote EVOO culture in the province, its marketing and consumption, and recognize the work of producers. Since then, more than 30 brands have received this seal, with over 600 oils presented in all editions.
Every year, eight oils are selected to participate in promotional events such as Fitur, Alimentaria, Salón del Gourmet, or Madrid Fusión. They are also featured in the International EVOO Cooking Award "Jaén, Inner Paradise", where chefs compete with these oils before a prestigious jury.
This contest is the highest-funded at the Salón de Gourmet and has featured chefs like Massimo Bottura, Jordi Cruz, and Xanty Elías.
In addition to the main events, additional activities are organized with bloggers and influencers to expand markets and improve EVOO commercialization.
“Jaén Selección” EVOOs 2020
- Oleícola San Francisco - Esencial Olive - Picual - 500 ml Bottle
- La Quinta Esencia - Premium - Picual - 500 ml Bottle
- Oleocampo - Premium - Picual - 500 ml Bottle
- Oro de Cánava - Selection - Picual - 500 ml Bottle
- Balcón del Guadalquivir - Premium - Picual - 500 ml Bottle
- Olivo Real - Premium - Picual - 500 ml Bottle
- Bravoleum - Special Selection - Picual - 500 ml Bottle
- Dominus - Early Harvest - 500 ml Bottle
La Casería de Las Palmeras (Jaén) hosted the presentation of the best EVOOs of the province for 2020, which will carry the Jaén Selección seal.
In the words of the president of the Provincial Council, Francisco Reyes, “we cannot lower our guard and every year we must improve.” He also highlighted the growing presence of cooperatives, representing half of the selected oils.
Out of 73 participating oils (57 conventional and 16 organic), presented by 64 companies from 44 municipalities, the following have been selected:
Traditional cultivation EVOOs:
- Oro de Cánava – SCA Ntra. Sra. de los Remedios (Jimena)
- Olivo Real – Almazara Cruz de Esteban (Mancha Real)
- Esencial Olive – Oleícola San Francisco SL (Begíjar)
- La Quinta Esencia – SCA Cristo de la Misericordia (Jódar)
- Balcón del Guadalquivir – SCA San Felipe Apóstol (Baeza)
- Bravoleum – Aceites Hacienda El Palo SL (Jaén)
- Dominus – Monva (Mancha Real)
Organic EVOO:
- Oleocampo – Oleocampo SCA (Torredelcampo)
The award is reissued to Bravoleum and Dominus. Returning to the seal are Oro de Cánava and Oleocampo, while debuting are Olivo Real, Esencial Olive, La Quinta Esencia, and Balcón del Guadalquivir.
