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Castillo de Canena with Harissa – an exceptional gourmet olive oil where the fresh character of the ‘Arbequina’ variety meets the intense, warm, and exotic spiciness of a harissa spice blend.
This is a premium extra virgin olive oil, cold-extracted from ‘Arbequina’ olives and infused with an original harissa recipe created by Castillo de Canena. This spice blend consists of dried red peppers, cayenne, garlic, coriander, and caraway, which harmoniously integrate with the fruity and green profile of the olive oil. The result is a clear, reddish-orange oil distinguished by its smooth texture, freshness, and perfectly balanced spiciness.
This oil belongs to the exclusive Castillo de Canena “21st Century Oils” collection and reflects the producer’s innovative approach to olive oil culture. Its character is not only expressive but also precisely balanced – the intensity of the spices enhances rather than overpowers the oil, adding a new gastronomic dimension.
On the nose, toasted and warmly pungent cayenne notes appear first, followed by layers of spices where garlic, coriander, and caraway can be clearly identified. These are complemented by fresh, fruity, and green nuances of ‘Arbequina’ olives. On the palate, there is a perfect balance between bitterness, pepperiness, and the spiciness provided by the harissa blend.
Thanks to its expressive and versatile profile, this olive oil is ideal for enhancing mayonnaise, tartares, ceviche, grilled fish, seafood, couscous, tagines, potatoes, vinaigrettes, and stews. It is also particularly well suited for barbecue dishes, burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches, roasted potatoes, or oven-baked corn.
Acidity: 0.11°.
Nutritional value (per 100 g): 3700 kJ / 900 kcal; fat 100 g, of which saturated fatty acids 20 g, monounsaturated fatty acids 66 g, polyunsaturated fatty acids 14 g; carbohydrates 0 g, of which sugars 0 g; fiber 0 g; protein 0 g; salt 0.03 g.
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from direct sunlight and heat.
Castillo de Canena is a family-owned olive oil estate that has been operating in the Andalusia region of southern Spain since 1780. This estate has become one of the finest examples of mastery in olive oil production, preserving centuries-old traditions while embracing cutting-edge technologies.
The journey of Castillo de Canena begins with the careful selection of land for olive groves and continues through every stage of production – from tree cultivation to bottling. At each step, the Vañó family works with dedication to create exceptional quality extra virgin olive oil.
Their commitment to quality has not gone unnoticed – the world’s most prestigious olive oil guide, Flos Olei, has for several years awarded their Extra Virgin Family Reserve oil the highest score – 100 points, recognizing it as one of the finest oils in the world.
Alongside this flagship oil, other standout products from the estate include:
First Early Royal – a subtle and rare oil made from early-harvested 'Royal' variety olives,
and First Day of Harvest – a festive limited-edition oil celebrating the very first day of harvest.
These oils consistently rank among the best in the world, reflecting Castillo de Canena’s dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainable farming.
