The de Oro Bailén Picual, in its picual variety, from Jaén has been chosen the best in the world by the Evooleum World’s ‘Top 100’ Extra Virgin Olive Oils guide, as reported in a statement.
Specifically, the first place in this prestigious ranking falls for the first time to a cooperative oil, which stands out for the quality of its content, as well as for its container, which has received 97 points, since it has a work by the designer Elizabeth Cabello. half a liter costs 11.81 euros in a special gift packaging.
Behind the Spanish oil, the Italian Monini Monocultivar Frantoio Bio and the Croatian Monte Rosso Grand Selection oil complete this podium.
Among those from around the world are four Spaniards, which are Olibaeza Premium Picual, Almaoliva Arbequino, Rincón de la Subbética Altitude and Maeva & Toro, as well as five Italians and one from Croatia.
The guide includes a complete information sheet on each of the 100 extra virgins, both the origin and the characteristics, as well as the olive varieties, type of olive grove, oil tourism activities and Kosher and Halal certificates.
The Evooleum Guide is distributed to 2,000 Michelin restaurants, all of which are part of ‘The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’, as well as importers and distributors worldwide, ‘resorts’ and