Olive oil is one of the basic products of the Mediterranean diet, considered by nutritionists the healthiest in the world. In the market we can find a multitude of different brands, so sometimes it is difficult to know which is the best oil of all .
Well, an easy way to find out is to look at the results of the ‘NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition’ , the leading international extra virgin olive oil competition. Every year the ranking of this contest is published, which recognizes the best olive oils and their producers. The jury is made up of a group of experts who follow a very strict protocol when analyzing each oil, assessing sensory and quality aspects .
What is the best extra virgin olive oil in the world?
Well, two premium oils from El Corte Inglés Selection have taken first place. Of course they have not had anything easy because they have had to compete with almost 1,100 extra virgin olive oils from 28 countries around the world.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (picual variety) El Corte Inglés Selection with Oro Bailen’s cobranding
The highest score has been obtained by the extra virgin olive oil in the picual variety , in a 500 ml bottle, El Corte Inglés Selection with the Oro Bailen cobranding. The Oro de Bailén oil mill from Jaén is located in a growing area of Andalusia where the picual variety is the main protagonist.
The color of the oil is green with a tendency to yellow, and its aroma and flavor are very rich in nuances . The flavor has a spicy and fruity touch, with a certain bitterness. It is one of the most resistant to oxidation and stable, so it stands out for its good conservation.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (hojiblanca variety) El Corte Inglés Selection with the cobranding of Almazara de la Subbética
The extra virgin olive oil in the hojiblanca variety, El Corte Inglés Selection, with the cobranding of Almazara de la Subbética, has also won the gold medal. It is the most versatile oil and it has a wide range of aromas and flavors , so it has the perfect balance point, neither too smooth nor too bitter.
The price of both oils is 7.95 euros for a 500 ml bottle . They are available both in the online store and in El Corte Inglés supermarkets.
