Spanish virgin olive oil Protected Denominations of Origin (D.O.P.)
MX2 GLOBAL supports the premium quality standards achieved in extra virgin olive oils conceived under the umbrella of Protected Denominations of Origin, which is the olive oil generated from olives cultivated, processed and bottled in a specific region in compliance with its unique processing and quality specifications.
We can offer extra virgin olive oil from any targeted Spanish D.O.P. (as per client’s request), or to advise on the best option for your local market.
While a good part of these higher quality olive oils is reserved for local consumption, usual destinations of “Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oils with Protected Denomination of Origin” include mature markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan or Western Europe, where the end-consumer can afford the quality surplus.
The 32 virgin olive oil Protected Denominations of Origin currently existing in Spain are:
- Andalucia (14): D.O. Sierra de Cádiz; D.O. Antequera; D.O. Estepa; D.O. Lucena; D.O. Priego de Córdoba; D.O. Poniente de Granada; D.O. Baena; D.O. Jaén Sierra Sur; D.O. Montes de Granada; D.O. Sierra Mágina ; D.O. Sierra de Cazorla; D.O. Sierra de Segura; D.O. Campiñas de Jaén; D.O. Montoro-Adamuz
- Extremadura (2): D.O. Monterrubio; D.O. Gata-Hurdes
- Castilla-La Mancha (5): D.O. Aceite Campo de Montiel; D.O. Campo de Calatrava; D.O. Aceite Montes de Alcaraz; D.O. La Alcarria; D.O. Montes de Toledo
- Baleares (1): D.O. Aceite de Mallorca
- Cataluña (5): D.O. Baix Ebre-Montsià; D.O. Oli de Terra Alta; D.O. Siurana; D.O. Les Garrigues; D.O. Oli de l’Empordà
- La Rioja (1): D.O. Aceite de La Rioja
- Navarra (1): D.O. Aceite de Navarra
- Aragón (1): D.O. Aceite del Bajo Aragón
- Comunidad Valenciana (1): D.O. Aceite de la Comunitat Valenciana
- Madrid (1): D.O. Aceite de Madrid
Spanish olive oil cultivation
Andalucía accounts for almost 75% of total production in Spain, while Jaen is the region with higher extension of land dedicated to olive cultivation in Spain.
Percentage of total region surface dedicated to olive cultivation