Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils 2023-2024
As every year, the Evooleum Guide 2024, which recognises the 100 best Extra Virgin Olive Oils in the world, has been published.
This year, the tasting had an international jury, mostly from Spain. However, there were also European representatives: Germans, Greeks, Italians, Croatians and Portuguese took part in this important event. In addition, judges from the Asian continent, such as Koreans and Japanese, and even some from the United States, travelled to give their verdict.
Which is the best olive oil in the world?
The South African De Rustica Estate Collection Coratina is the best oil in the world according to the Evooleum Guide 2024. With 97 points out of 100, this oil stands out for its dry grassy aroma, it has acidity, although its bitterness is milder than what is usually associated with Coratina.
It is followed by three oils that have tied with 96 points out of 100: the Spanish oil Campos de Biatia La Dama Íbera Edición Limitada - also selected as the best picual in the world -, the also Spanish Al Alma del Olivo Ecológico Hojiblanca and the Italian Don Gioacchino.
Likewise, the Iberian Peninsula is once again the undisputed leader of this famous guide, accounting for more than half of the guide, 61 of the 100 best oils in the world are Spanish.
What is the best olive oil in Spain?
Campos de Biatia La Dama Íbera Picual Edición Limitada has been selected as the best extra virgin olive oil in Spain and has also been chosen as the best picual oil in the world.
Spain's presence in this Guide has been more than evident. Five of the ten best oils in the world are Spanish: the aforementioned Campos de Biatia La Dama Íbera Picual Ed. Limitada; Al Alma Del Olivo Ecológico Hojiblanca at number three in the ranking with 96 points; closely followed by Mas Montseny Premium Coratina with 95 points out of 100; as well as Supremo Royal which has the same points as its predecessor and is placed at number six in the ranking; and, in last place, closing the top 10, with 95 points, Pagos de Toral Selección Gourmet.
Where is the best picual in the world from?
Campos de Biatia La Dama Íbera Edición Limitada, the best picual olive oil in the world according to this prestigious Guide, is an extra virgin olive oil made from the picual olive variety in one of the areas where most olive oil is produced in Spain: Baeza, Jaén. These olives are usually harvested in October and have an emerald green colour. Its flavour is intense; it evokes fresh grass, tomato, almond and artichoke. It is also healthy as it is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols.
TOP 10 Best oils in the world (2023-2024):
De Rustica Estate Collection Coratina (97 points) Variety: Coratina (Southern Cape, South Africa).
Campos de Biatia La Dama Íbera Edición Limitada (96 points) Variety: Picual (Jaén, Spain).
Al Alma del Olivo Hojiblanca Ecológico (96 points) Variety: hojiblanca. (Toledo, Spain)
Don Gioacchino (96 points) Variety: Coratina. (Barletta-Andria-Trani, Italy)
Mas Montseny Premium Coratina (95 points) Variety: Coratina (Tarragona, Spain)
Supremo Royal (95 points) Variety: royal (Jaén, Spain)
Monini Monocultivar Coratina Bio (95 points) Variety: coratina (Perugia, Italy).
Azeite Sabiá Blend De Terroir (95 points) (Sâo Paulo, Brazil).
Cassetta DOP Terra Di Bari Castel Del Monte (95 points) (Bari, Italy).
Pagos de Toral Selección Gourmet (95 points) (Jaén, Spain).