Royal extra virgin olive oil

Our best selection of royal extra virgin olive oil from Spain.

Summary: The royal variety, is an extra virgin olive oil with a very fruity aroma and flavor with hints of almonds. This variety is very coveted in the market. A native variety of Sierra de Cazorla. This fantastic selection is also available in our store in Las Rozas de Madrid.

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1. Characteristics of the royal variety

Let’s see the most important characteristics of royal olive oil.

a) Aroma

This extra virgin olive oil is a mild, itch-free and bitterness-free oil. In the mouth it has a very marked fruity apple, almond and banana. On the nose, notes of freshly mown grass stand out.

b) Production area

Therefore, in Cazorla, we find it fundamentally to the south of this region, by the town of Quesada and its surroundings. It can also be found in some areas of Catalonia. Finally, in the last few years it has become fashionable, so we can find it in other parts of Spain.

c) Characteristics of the olive

The royal olive has a medium-large size. Its shape is ovoid, elongated and somewhat asymmetrical.

• Yield: The royal variety has a lower yield than the picual, which is why it is always a little more expensive than the picual.
• Harvesting: The harvest of this variety is more difficult than the picual, because it does not come off the tree easily.
• Resistance to the drought: This variety has a great resistance to the drought.

d) Characteristics of the tree

The olive tree of the royal variety has the following characteristics

• Productivity: It has good productivity, but less than the picual
• Vecería: Regular Vecería
• Vigor: Little vigor

e) Early harvest

The first extra virgin olive oil obtained is known as early harvest. An oil made with green olives for the month of November. Because of its early harvest, the quality of this oil is exceptional, as all of the olives come from the flight.

In conclusion, the royal oil is a soft and very fruity oil for those who do not want a very prediminant touch of oil in the dish.

2. Recommendations:

The most common uses for this oil are:

Pastries, salads and toasts.

First of all, royal extra virgin olive oil is indicated for soft flavour dressings in salads. It is also delicious to give a touch to white fish and cooked vegetables. Finally, we can conclude that it is ideal for pastries and mayonnaises, as it gives them a very special touch.

Also, this oil has a low average stability, for this reason we recommend always taking it from that season. After the year, this oil has a very mild aroma.

3. Differences between picual and royal

Sierra de Cazorla oils have two varieties, the picual and the royal. Below we will see the differences between one and the other.

a) Picual oil

To begin with, let’s see it’s the most widespread, the picual. Picual oil is an oil with personality, powerful with some bitterness and spiciness, an oil that differs very well from the rest of the varietals. This variety cannot be found in almost all of Spain.

If you wish more information about the picual variety, you can visit: Picual

b) Royal oil:

Royal oil is much softer and more aromatic with no bitterness or spiciness and a very marked touch of almond. As a consequence, it is ideal for softer dishes where the oil is not intended to take on a predominant role.

Despite being little known, it is one of the most delicious and fruity oils of all. Therefore, it is a variety that every store specialized in olive oil should have.

Finally, one must know its stability. An oil with an average stability, which should always be consumed from the last campaign. Due to its medium stability, in our store in Las Rozas de Madrid, we only sell it in glass bottles or cans. Packages where the oil is best preserved.

4. Where to buy olive oil of the royal variety?

To begin with, the royal variety has been a great unknown for a few years now. However, this has changed since the Castillo de Canena oil mill has made it known. As a consequence, the royal oil is not easily found. Among the places you can find it, we have:

Table: Different options to acquire olive oil of the royal variety

Also, the production of this oil is very low nowadays. This oil is only produced in a very restricted area of the Sierra de Cazorla, and somewhat in Catalonia. It also has Castillo de Canena and other small production brands scattered throughout Spain

5. The best royal oil

In our store in Las Rozas de Madrid you have at your disposal the best royal olive oil. We have selected many cooperatives and olive oil mills in Spain. After the selection and study of these oil mills and cooperatives, we have at your disposal the following royal AOVE:

Table: Brands of olive oil of the royal variety

a) Other brands

In the market we can also find other brands with royal oil, but from our point of view not as good as these. Likewise, you will not find many more, because it is a rather scarce variety.

Finally, in our store you can also get great advice. Here you can try them and find out everything about them.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Among the most frequently asked questions that you usually ask us, these are the following:

• Is it as fruity as arbequina?

The royal variety is one of the most fruity along with the arbequina. However, most of the early varieties have a high degree of fruitiness.

“Finally, if you need to clarify any doubt, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be delighted to help you”.