News about Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What is the difference between 0.4 and 1 olive oil?

One of the main questions related to olive oil is the difference between 0.4 and 1 olive oil, which are the two most demanded and the ones we usually have in our homes, both allowing us to enjoy al...

What type of olive oil is the mildest?

Olive oil is considered one of the pillars of the Mediterranean diet anda true gastronomic gem. We can find a multitude ofdifferent flavors, aromas, and intensities of olive oil thatadapt to each c...

Empeltre: la variedad suave que conquista el mundo del AOVE

Dentro del universo del Aceite de Oliva Virgen Extra, cada variedad de aceituna tiene una personalidad única. Mientras que unas destacan por su intensidad, otras lo hacen por su carácter robusto. H...

How to season green olives at home

Few pleasures compare to sitting at the table with a good plate of olives prepared by yourself. But if you’ve never done it before, you’re probably wondering how to season green olives yourself at ...

How to read the olive oil label

Surely this has happened to you: you go to buy oil, you find dozens of bottles, and you don't know which one to choose. Right? At first glance, they all look good and are similar, but the label is ...

The olive green harvesting: what is it and how does it influence EVOO?

In the world of olive oil, every detail matters, and today we want to talk about a moment that marks the beginning of everything we stand for at Olivarte. We are referring to the green harvesting o...

How and where to properly store olive oil

Olive oil and, especially, extra virgin olive oil, is a high-quality product, but very delicate and full of nuances. Like a liquid treasure, it requires special care. At Olivarte we know that to en...

The acidity of olive oil: what it is and how it is measured

Surely, if you are a great lover of good food, you have noticed that many bottles of olive oil have a number followed by a percentage or degrees, right? This refers to the acidity of olive oil, one...

What happens if olive oil is frozen?

It is a cold winter morning. You go to the pantry for your bottle of oil to prepare breakfast and, suddenly, you notice something strange: the oil is frozen. It is no longer that fluid, shiny liqui...

Jaén Selection 2026: the best Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Jaén

It is now official: the Jaén Selección 2026 seal once again recognizes some of the best extra virgin olive oils from Jaén. A province that, campaign after campaign, continues to demonstrate why it ...