Cornicabra oil refers to extra virgin olive oil of the cornicabra variety. One of the EVOOs with the most flavor and personality.
Our finest selection of extra virgin olive oil from Spain made with cornicabra olives.
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Summary: Extra virgin olive oil of the Cornicabra variety is mainly found in the Toledo area. This is a powerful oil with some bitterness and spiciness. It is an ideal oil for those who like their oil to stand out in their dishes. This fantastic selection of Cornicabra oils is also available in our store in Las Rozas, Madrid.
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1. Features of the cornicabra variety
The characteristics of the Cornicabra variety are the following
a) Agronomics:
The olive tree of the cornicabra variety has a medium vigour, late in its entry into olive production and medium productivity with little calving.
Photo 1: Cornicabra olive.
b) Oil:
Coricabra extra virgin olive oil has its own personality that sets it apart from the rest of the varieties. A balanced oil, with a great flavour and a bit spicy and bitter. Also, in the mouth it is characterized by its intensity of fruity, highlighting the notes of apple, almond and tomato.
An oil with a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, oleic acids and a high content of antioxidants. It is the variety next to the picual that presents greater stability against the enranciamineto. As a consequence, this is the most suitable variety for frying.
d) Geographical area
The Cornicabra variety is mostly found in central Spain, in the Autonomous Community of Castilla La Mancha.
2. Uses
These would be the most common uses for this variety
Salads, toasts, stews and fried foods.
The olive oil of this variety is an oil with a powerful flavor and great personality that is used by great cooks who look for more forceful flavors in stews, roasts and casseroles. It is also widely used in salads, dressings and sauces. It is also used to give them a special and powerful taste.
We also recommend this variety for frying. Because it is an oil that withstands high temperatures very well thanks to its high composition of monounsaturated fatty acids and high concentration of antioxidants. An oil that can withstand temperatures of up to 180ºC without being damaged.
In short, it is an oil with a strong flavour, with a spicy and bitter taste. Therefore, an oil that is a must for people looking for strong and outstanding flavours in their dishes.
3. The best olive oil
In Cortijuelo de San Benito, after an exhaustive analysis and after visiting numerous cooperatives and mills following quality and good service criteria, we have selected the following producers:
- La Cooperativa de San Sebastián: A cooperative located in the province of Toledo (province of central Spain) that produces with great passion its extra virgin olive oil of the this variety under the Umbrión brand name.
- Casas de Hualdo: A family oil mill with great national and international recognition for the high quality of its oils.
- Oleo Pepillo: Oil mill located in Ciudad Real that produces a coupage of this variety together with arbequina and picual.
There are hundreds of oil mills and cooperatives that produce this variety of olive oil, but we have chosen only these for their quality and good service.
a) Montes de Toledo Oil
The Montes de Toledo Denomination of Origin covers olive oils of the cornicabra variety produced in this area. This area located south of Madrid in the province of Toledo, is where the largest extension of this variety.
4. Where to buy cornicabra olive oil?
This variety of cornicabra is one of the most widespread in Spain and is found mainly in Castilla la Mancha. Also, it is easy to find in many shops such as the following:
- Large supermarkets: Carrefour and El Corte Ingles usually have oils of this variety. However, they are oils of great consumption and their qualities are low leave in many cases.
- Specialised shops such as our shop in Las Rozas in Madrid. Here you will find cornicabra oil along with other varieties. In these shops, in addition to a good oil you receive advice.
- Internet. In hundreds of shops you can find these oils.
In short, cornicabra oil is easy to find.
5. Price of cornicabra oil
The cornicabra oil, being a very extended variety and having a lot of offer, its price is competitive. In relation to the carafes of 5 l we can find them in many cases under 20 euros. Likewise, for premium oils, these can reach 20 euros per liter, although Casas de Hualdo oil, which is a very premium oil, is less than 20 euros per liter.
a) Special offers:
If you are looking for cheaper prices, you can contact us. Sometimes we have at your disposal, oils that are close to the preferential consumption or have passed it, and we give you a great discount. Discounts that can reach 50%.
6. Frequently asked questions
These are some of the questions you usually ask us:
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I want a strong oil, does the cornicabra variety have a lot of flavor and spiciness?
Cornicabra oil is also in high demand for people who like the taste of oil and don’t mind a little bitterness and spiciness.
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Can I use these oils for frying?
The cornicabra variety along with the picual is the one that best withstands high temperatures, so they are the best for frying.
Also, if you would like more information on extra virgin olive oils of this variety and news from the sector. You can visit the following page, Olive Oil Times, a magazine specialized in this sector.
