Castillo de Canena is a family whose tradition in making extra virgin olive oils dates back to 1780. The olive oil takes its name from the family castle that the Vañó family has in Jaén, in south of Spain.
Under an organoleptically point of view, Castillo de Canena EARLY HARVEST oils have more personality, they are greener and more fruity, ideal as finishing oils and for foodpairing.
There is no other extra virgin olive oil in the world working with so many star Michelin and top chefs as Castillo de Canena does.
Castillo de Canena early harvest olive juices are grown-up in a very specific area which helps to obtain high quality oils, not only under an organoleptically point of view, but also under a healthy point of view. Castillo de Canena state has the right altitude (400-600 meters high), the right composition of soil (majority limestone), the right climate and of course the right cares to obtain a balanced juice, high in polyphenols and antioxidants. These components are considered by the scientific world as the responsible for the benefits in health.