Journal de la Casa Montero y Bianchi

Want to know everything about olive oil production, olive grove maintenance, and our on-the-ground practices to guarantee you a high-quality extra virgin olive oil? We tell you all about it in this section. You'll also find DIY projects using olive oil, articles on the benefits and properties of the oil, recipes, and more.

Etiquette huile d'olive vierge extra fruité vert Casa Montero y Bianchi

How to read an olive oil label? The complete guide

What do the terms "extra virgin", "PDO", "cold extraction" and "acidity" mean? Learn how to read an olive oil label and identify high-quality oil.

Huile d'olive vierge extra fruité vert - multi-médaillées - Casa Montero y Bianchi

How should extra virgin olive oil be stored?

Extra virgin olive oil is a living product. Discover how to store it to preserve its aromas, polyphenols, and full quality down to the last drop.

Croquetas de poivrons et huile d'olive vierge extra fruité mûr Casa Montero y Bianchi

Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil?

Is extra virgin olive oil suitable for cooking? Discover why it is one of the most stable fats and how to use it every day, both raw and in cooking.

Huile d'olive à cru, Fruité vert- Casa montero y Bianchi avec tomates anciennes et Burratta

How to choose your olive oil based on what you are cooking?

Not all extra virgin olive oils are used in the same way. Discover how to choose between green fruitiness and ripe fruitiness depending on the dishes you are cooking and...

Huiles signatures multi-médaillées- Casa Montero y Bianchi

Green fruity or ripe fruity: how to choose your olive oil?

Green fruity or ripe fruity? These two aromatic profiles offer very different experiences. Discover their characteristics, their culinary pairings, and choose the oil that suits your desires.

Sierra de Gata, territoire préservé d'Espagne

Sierra de Gata: the secret terroir of one of Spain's finest olive oils

In northwestern Extremadura, the Sierra de Gata is home to one of Spain's most secluded olive-growing regions. Discover this unspoiled landscape, where the Manzanilla Cacereña variety expresses its full personality.

L'Estrémadure : une terre de grands produits gastronomiques

Extremadura: a land of great gastronomic products

Iberian ham, Torta del Casar, Pimentón de La Vera, and Manzanilla Cacereña olive oils: Extremadura is home to some of Spain's most iconic gastronomic products, sustained by preserved terroirs and...

PDO olive oil: what does a Protected Designation of Origin really guarantee?

A PDO protects far more than a geographical origin: it guarantees a terroir, a variety, traceability, and a unique flavour profile.

Toutes les huiles d'olives ne se valent pas -guide pour reconnaitre son huile de qualité

Why do some olive oils cost more?

Not all olive oils tell the same story. Hidden behind their price are sometimes a rare variety, a preserved terroir, an early harvest, lower yields, and genuine expertise. Discover what...

Pourquoi l'huile d'olive est au cœur du régime méditerranéen ?

Why is olive oil at the heart of the Mediterranean diet?

A cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil has for centuries been part of a simple, balanced way of eating, deeply rooted in a culture that values good...