Lucio extra virgin olive oil is an ancestral jewel of the Andalusian olive groves, especially from the province of Granada. It is an indigenous variety with centuries of history, preserved thanks to its roots in traditional estates and the dedication of small producers committed to biodiversity and quality.
The Lucio olive tree is long-lived, large, and moderately vigorous, with excellent adaptation to dry and high-altitude terrain. Its fruits are small, early-ripening, and low-yielding, making mass cultivation unfeasible. However, its oil stands out for its uniqueness, stability, and sensory quality, highly valued by connoisseurs and tasters.
Lucio EVOO offers a medium green fruitiness with fresh notes of olive leaf, apple, green banana, and almond. On the palate, it is smooth and harmonious, with balanced bitterness and pungency, and a very pleasant almond finish. It is an elegant and versatile oil, ideal for those seeking subtle and complex flavors.
Thanks to its smoothness and balanced profile, Lucio oil is perfect for raw use in dishes such as fresh salads, roasted vegetables, fish carpaccios, cold soups, or bread with oil. It is also excellent for pastry or pairing with soft cheeses and gourmet dishes.
The Lucio variety represents a small part of the Andalusian olive grove, almost exclusively in Granada and surrounding areas. Its cultivation is under controlled expansion due to initiatives to recover traditional varieties. It represents less than 0.5% of the national olive groves, making its oil an exclusive, limited-edition product.
At Origen Oliva, we offer a carefully selected early-harvest Lucio EVOO, from family estates and mills committed to quality and sustainability. Enjoy this unique oil at home with fast shipping, secure payment, and the expertise of specialists in Jaén and Andalusian EVOO.