Castillo De Canena Picual
Demeter Biodynamic

Flos Olei

Numerous prestigious national and international olive oil competitions take place worldwide, from New York and Tokyo to producer countries like Spain and Italy. However, among all these competitions, the Italian guide Flos Olei particularly stands out. It can be considered the ultimate reference for assessing the world's finest olive oils. Each year, it evaluates and scores the top 500 olive oils globally. Furthermore, within 20 clearly defined categories, various awards are presented for specific oils, their characteristics, or the dedication and methodologies of the producing estates. The editorial team comprises certified and experienced Italian olive oil tasters, supported by their international network.

Castillo de Canena was first featured in Flos Olei in 2010. At that time, it already received an impressive 94 points and was ranked among the top 20 as the 'Best Single-Cultivar Olive Oil of the Year'. It achieved 96 points in 2011, 97 in 2013, and 98 points in both 2015 and 2016, consistently placing among the top 20. In 2018, it once again achieved a high score of 98 points and was again listed among the top 20, earning the title 'World's Best EVOO'. Since 2020, this exceptional olive oil has consistently achieved a perfect score of 100 points.

Flos Olei Reviews

• 100 points, 2025
• 100 points, 2024
• 100 points, 2022 as well as induction into the "Hall of Fame" (highest score four years in a row, best Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
• 100 points, 2021
• 100 points, 2020
• 99 points, 2019

Since 1780, the family-run Castillo de Canena estate has been cultivating olives. The olive estate is named after the castle that rises in the hills of the Canena municipality, in the Jaén province of Andalusia. The family's castle, Castilla de Canena, also lends its name to their olive oils. Nearby are the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Úbeda and Baeza. The estate's olive trees are nestled between the Sierra Cazorla and Sierra Mágina mountain ranges in the Alto Guadalquivir valley. The olives are harvested from specially selected trees at the perfect moment of ripeness, then carefully stored and swiftly transported to the mill. This diligent process guarantees the exceptional olive oil quality Castillo de Canena strives for, reflecting the highest standards.

The estate's oils are crafted with profound respect for the environment. This approach respectfully upholds the traditions of olive oil production while integrating cutting-edge and sustainable technologies. Each tree benefits from individual drip irrigation and is nourished with specialized natural fertilizers. The olive processing itself is powered by solar energy from on-site photovoltaic systems.

The cultivation follows the highest organic standards, takes place completely without the use of plant protection products, with organic fertilisers, using all waste products as compost and in compliance with the zero-carbon dioxide footprint.

Storage

Store in a cool, dark place and keep tightly sealed.

Organic Certification

PL-EKO-01
EU-Landwirtschaft

Food for everyday consumption.

Our philosophy

For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have been using a variety of plants and nutritious foods to naturally foster vitality and good health.

With our products, we try to emulate this ancient wisdom as much as possible.

Consequently, our philosophy is simple: in everything we produce, we strive for the highest standards of quality and purity, with a focus on organic and natural ingredients.

We follow this philosophy with meticulous care on all levels, down to every last detail.

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