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—CLUB EXCLUSIVE—
Meet the producers: Carolina & Juan.
Say hello to a dynamic duo. She protects endangered species; he's a soil-loving agronomist.
Juan—whose surname ‘Olivares’ has ancient ties to olive farming—and Carolina are old family friends. Their fathers managed these groves before them, and today, they are combining their lands and effort towards a regenerative, flavour-led future.
Their conversion to organic began in 2016. Soon, building biodiversity and soil health became integral to their approach.
Surrounded by forest, they're working hard to support wildlife and prevent the desertification that's destroyed much of this part of Spain—all while making this fruity, delicate oil that’s as rich in flavour as it is in legacy.
The region.
Leaving the turquoise waters and rocky shores of the Mediterranean behind, this little pocket of the word lies straight inland, about an hour and a half from Alicante or two hours from Valencia into the plains of Spain.
Here, in the flat lands around the Sierra de Segura mountain range, you'll find Carolina & Juan's groves. Surrounded by a natural forest, they're growing their version—building on their family groves in the village of Hellín in Albacete.
From the pines around them to the aromatic herbs and almonds on their land, they're championing regenerative practices with the help of some pretty cute creatures, too.
Pour some in a small wine glass, have a swirl, and expect aromas of...
How to pair it: Seasonal recipe spotlight.
Seasonal eating—whether it’s from the ground, land or sea—is such a simple, but effective way to eat a delicious and wonderfully varied diet.
“It’s at the heart of everything I cook,” says James Holdsworth, chef and creator behind this recipe. This dish uses sustainably sourced wild Cornish hake, spring vegetables, and this vibrant, fruity olive oil to create a beautifully simple, light dish that allows the natural flavours of each ingredient to shine through.
Use this aioli on everything, from new potatoes and asparagus or even to amp up sandwiches.
Time to vote! Was this oil peppery, bitter, delicate? Did you like it, or do you prefer something stronger or softer? Help us source and curate oils that excite and delight our club members.
*Extra* exclusives...
Booking some upcoming travel? As a member of our Olive Oil Club, we'll give you a £20 gift card for our site when they visit one of our producers for a tasting.
From grove walks to dinners under the stars, it's a great way to dive more into the world of EVOO and support farmers doing right by people and planet.