Finca Duernas – an olive grove with its own mill, which has been in the same family for 200 years – is located in Cordoba, in the Guadalquivir Valley where the best olive oil has been produced for more than 2,000 years. This area has the best climatic and topographic conditions for olive trees to produce excellent fruit.
Producer of genuine extra virgin olive oil and a defender of sustainable agriculture, Finca Duernas promotes an indigenous culture and traditional production methods. We are convinced that our commitment to sustainable agriculture is the only way that the farm will be in the best shape for our children. We begin harvesting a month and a half earlier than usual, in that fleeting moment of change when the olive grove is most beautiful and the fruit gives its very best juice.
The aromas and flavors of extra virgin olive oil are characteristic of the variety of olive it is made from. Two star varieties gather together at Duernas. The Arbequina is round like cherries, sweet and fruity with notes of banana; while the Picual variety is spicy and complex with an aftertaste of fresh almonds.
We defend sustainable agriculture and promote a traditional and indigenous culture and production methods
From a nutritional standpoint, this olive oil withstands heat the best, without undergoing any changes, thus allowing it to be used over and over again, which is not recommended for other olive oils.
Since the mill is located in the center of the olive grove, at Finca Duermas olives are crushed immediately to prevent the fruit from becoming oxidized and the entire production process of cold extraction is dutifully monitored. Our tracking system lets us know, by the batch number, the area of trees that every bottle of oil comes from, the exact day the olives were harvested and even who was involved in the process.
The walls and ceiling of the cellar at Finca Duernas have next generation insulation and an air conditioning system which prevents sudden changes in temperature that can reduce the quality of the oil. The cellar has an integrated production control system and IFS certification.
Despite our long history, at Finca Duernas we started bottling our olive oils in 2011 and we have already won several international awards: 2011 Bronze Medal at the Los Angeles Olive Oil Competition; 2012 Bronze Medal at Monde Selection in Bruxelles, 2013 1st Prize for Best Fruity Olive Oil in the entire province of Cordoba.
Duernas Oleum. Judging panel tasting notes point out its fruity aroma, especially of ripe banana, almonds and artichoke. A note of sweetness on the palate, with undertones of artichoke, tomato and a slight bitterness and bite.
Duernas Legio X. This olive oil, made from Arbequina olives, is fruity with an aroma of apples, smooth taste and intense green color. The label refers to Caesar´s tenth legion, which is supposed to have camped on the grounds of Finca Duernas.
Duernas Cuisine. The result of a balanced blend of the Arbequina and Picual varieties, it is meant to be used in frying and cooking.
