Castillo de Canena Primero Royal Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

Castillo de Canena's Primero Royal is a Spanish extra virgin olive oil made from early-harvest Temprano olives, hand-selected and cold-pressed to capture the fresh, grassy character that defines the finest oils from Jaén. This 500-millilitre bottle delivers the kind of oil that transforms a simple salad or slice of bread into something memorable.

About this product

Early-harvest oils like this are pressed from olives picked at their ripest-green stage, before full maturity. The result is a more assertive flavor profile — herbaceous, with hints of fresh grass and artichoke — and a natural antioxidant richness. Castillo de Canena's meticulous handling ensures the oil reaches your kitchen with its character intact. Use it where its character will shine, not for high-heat cooking.

How to enjoy

• Drizzle over a tomato and burrata salad, finishing with a pinch of sea salt.
• Use as a dipping oil for crusty bread or grilled vegetables.
• Finish a bowl of white beans or chickpea soup just before serving.
• Dress a plate of aged cheese or cured ham for a simple Iberian tapa.
• Anoint raw or roasted nuts and serve as an aperitivo.

Product details

• Net weight: 500 ml
• Origin: Jaén, Spain
• Brand: Castillo de Canena
• EAN: 8437005095281
• Harvest: Early (Temprano variety)
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat.

⭐ Why we love this

Castillo de Canena Primero Royal embodies the Spanish tradition of early-harvest oils—a practice refined over centuries in Andalucía. The herbaceous intensity and natural peppery finish reflect the skill of hand-selecting olives at peak ripeness, delivering an oil that elevates simple dishes with genuine character and antioxidant power.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Pair this vibrant oil with aged Manchego cheese and jamón ibérico for an authentic Spanish tapa, or drizzle over gazpacho on a warm afternoon. It also complements a crisp Verdejo white wine—the oil's grassy notes and the wine's mineral quality create a harmonious, refreshing combination.

📍 From Spain

This oil hails from Jaén in Andalucía, Spain's olive oil heartland and home to nearly half the world's olive production. Castillo de Canena sources exclusively from their own estate, where the cool mountain terroir and Temprano variety produce oils of exceptional finesse and complexity.