Jaén: The world capital of olive oil that Europe doesn't know yet
A Spanish province produces more olive oil than all of Italy combined. For decades, this oil left anonymously, only to return under Tuscan or Californian labels. Rizoma is the answer: first harvest, cold-pressed, with Jaén on the label.
First harvest vs. standard harvest — the difference in the bottle
The first harvest takes place in October and November, when the olive is still green and its polyphenol concentration reaches its peak. Late harvesting produces more oil, but of lower quality. Rizoma chooses the opposite every year: lower yield, more character, more polyphenols. Cold-pressed within hours of picking. Nothing is lost.
Picual and Royal: our two cuvées
Picual 500ml — The backbone of Jaén. Intense, green, peppery. High polyphenol content, long persistence, exceptional heat stability. The oil for those who like their cooking to have character.
Royal 500ml — The rare one. Royal is cultivated almost exclusively in the Sierra de Jaén. Floral, delicate, complex — with notes of freshly cut grass and green almond. The oil you pour over burrata in silence.
Olive oil and gastronomy pairing
The same person who chooses natural wine, who knows which design magazine to read, who has artisanal ceramics in their kitchen — that's the person for whom Rizoma exists. Quality olive oil deserves the same attention as good wine: precise origin, vintage, character. Jaén as we speak of Bordeaux.
Delivery to France and Belgium
Rizoma ships directly to France, Belgium, and throughout Europe. Shipping within 1–2 business days. Full international delivery available.
What is the best olive oil in Spain?
First harvest oils from Jaén — especially the Picual and Royal varieties — are among the most awarded in the world. The NYIOOC and Flos Olei competitions regularly rank oils from this region at the top of their lists.
What are polyphenols in olive oil?
Polyphenols are natural antioxidants present in olives. They give quality oil its characteristic bitterness and peppery sensation on the finish. The EU recognizes a health claim for oils with ≥250 mg/kg of polyphenols. First harvest oils from Jaén regularly reach 400–700 mg/kg.