El Empiedro oil, an extra virgin olive oil produced by La Purísima de Priego de Córdoba olive oil cooperative. Also, their olive oils become the highest recognitions in quailty and the belong to the Designation of Origin of Priego de Córdoba.
- Olive Oil Priego de Córdoba Empiedro 500 ml10.90 €Extra virgin olive oil. Natural coupage mainly of the varieties picudo and hojiblanca 1. Characteristics of the oil El Empiedro 500 ml: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a dark flattened bottle a) Aroma The extra virgin olive oil of the Empiedro is a very balanced and soft oil, which presents some nuances in the […]
- Olive oil Priego de Córdoba El Empiedro 2.5 l42.90 €Extra virgin olive oil. Natural coupage mainly of the varieties picudo and hojiblanca Characteristics: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a can Aroma The extra virgin olive oil of the Empiedro is a very balanced and soft oil, which presents some nuances in the nose herbaceous and fruity apple, fig and tomato. Its taste is […]
- Olive Oil Priego de Córdoba El Empiedro 250 ml6.90 €Extra virgin olive oil. Natural coupage mainly of the varieties picudo and hojiblanca 1. Characteristics of the oil El Empiedro 250 ml: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a dark flattened bottle a) Aroma The extra virgin olive oil of the Empiedro is a very balanced and soft oil, which presents some nuances in the […]
- Olive oil El Empiedro Priego de Córdoba 500 ml15.90 €Extra virgin olive oil. Natural coupage mainly of the varieties picudo and hojiblanca 1. Characteristics of the El Empiedro box: Extra virgin olive oil bottled in a transparent bottle with a plastic cap and a cardboard box. a) Aroma The extra virgin olive oil of the Empiedro is a very balanced and soft oil, which […]
Our selection of the finest extra virgin olive oil from the Purísima de Priego de Córdoba cooperative.
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1. El Empiedro, Olive oil from La Purísima
Let’s see th most important characteristics of the cooperative and its olive oils.
a) Location
The cooperative La Purísima de Priego de Córdoba is located in the heart of the Sierra Subbética, in Priego de Córdoba town. This village also gives its name to this Denomination of Origin. In addition, it is a cooperative that grinds an average of 15 000 tons of olives every year. The varieties that it mills are mainly picuda, hojiblanca and picual.
b) Geography
This region is accidented and montainous with an altitude over 700 m. Also, this region has a microclimate with more rainfall than in the rest of Córdoba province. Also, its temperatures varies starkly from summer to winter.
c) Aroma
The extra virgin olive oil from Priego de Córdoba is very demanded in Spain. This olive oil is very fruity and has little bitterness and spiciness. Also, this olive oils from this region is the most awarded region of Spian by national and international competitions.
Among the best extra virgin olive oils from Priego de Córdoba, we have selected El Empiedro oil. Oil from the La Purísima Cooperative in Priego de Córdoba. A spectacular oil that everyone should try.
c) Varieties
This regions has different varieties of olive trees. According to farmer here there are mainly two varieties, hojiblanca and picudo. However, you can find other varieties.
d) History
In addition, in 1945 it was founded, and since that year it continues to bet on quality and good work
2. Oils of the Cooperative of La Purísima of Priego de Córdoba
This olive oil cooperative has the following characteristics:
a) Location
The cooperative is located in the heart of the Sierra Subbética, in the town of Priego de Córdoba. This village also gives its name to this Denomination of Origin. In addition, it is a cooperative that harvest an average of 15 000 tons of olives every year.
b) Brands
La Purísima de Priego de Córdoba cooperative has differents brands. El Empiedro is for its extra virginolive oil of the highest quality. The only use this brand for glass bottles and cans. Later, they have Prados de Olivo, they use this brand for theirs plastic bottles. Finally, the have El Bajoncillo, and here the bottle virgin olive oil.
El Empiedro extra virgin olive oils is a very awarded oil. Also, it is very popular and demanded for people who apreciate premium olive oils.
3. Olive Oil format from the La Purísima de Priego Cooperative
The Purísima de Priego de Córdoba cooperative bottles its olive oil according to its quality. Let`s see the different brands.
- Glass bottles: They bottle in glass botlles only with the brands of “El empiedro” and “El Empiedro Selection”. Here is their awarded olive oil. Also, the formats are of 250 and 500 ml.
- Cans: They have also cans of 3 and 5 liters with the brand of “El empiedro”
- Plastic bottles: They bottle in plastic bottle with brand of Prados de Olivo” and “Bajoncillo”. With the first, they bottle extra virgin olive olil and for the second brand virgin olive oil. Also, they formats are of 1, 2 and 5 liters.
Finally, if you need other format or a different packaging, please, contact with us.
4. Where to buy the oil from the Empiedro?
It is available for sale in our stores in Las Rozas de Madrid and in our web store. we offer all formats from this cooperative except the Bajoncillo virgin olive oil. If you want this olive oil, you have to cobtact us.
Also, this olive oils are available in Spain in Amazon and other web stores. If you want to get the best prcie, you can compare with the different stores, but I recommen to check also the out of date of the extra virgin olive oil. In other countries of Europe it is very difficult to find.
5. The price of the oil of the Empiedro
Premium extra virgin olive oils usually cost more than 10 euros per half litre. Now with the current situation, it is difficult find cheap extra virgin olive oils. The price of El empiedro went up also.
Also, prices vary according to the bulk price of olive oils. This variation can be very large, even in the same year.
Finally, if you are waiting or looking for cheaper prices, it is difficult to predict them.
6. FAQ
Let’s answer some frequent asked questions from our customer
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Is popular this brand of olive oil?
There are so very good opinions about “El Empiedro” olive oil from regular consumers and specialists. With respect to our shop, the oil from El Empiedro is one of the most sold.
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When does new harvest come?
It depends on the year, but normaly we have olive oil from the new harvest in the middle of Novermber. However, the bext ideas is calling us to get this information.
“If you need more information, contact us, we are happy to hear about you”
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