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D.O.P. Baena · Cold extraction <27°C
100% Organic · EEC · USDA · JAS Certified
Cortijo de Suerte Alta is the most award-winning and certified organic AOVE from the Baena PDO. Six official seals audit the origin, farming methods, production, and food safety of our oil every year. Real traceability from the century-old olive grove all the way to your kitchen.
PDO Baena
EU Organic
USDA NOP
JAS Japan
SIQEV · QvExtra!
BRCGS AA+
Why are these certifications relevant?
An exceptional quality AOVE isn’t proven by taste alone. It’s proven in every step of the process: from selecting native varieties grown in century-old olive trees, to complying with European, American and Japanese regulations and the industry’s most demanding standards.
That’s why at Cortijo de Suerte Alta we’ve made the commitment to be audited annually by six independent bodies: so that every bottle is a fulfilled promise of origin, ecology and excellence.
The six guarantees
Each seal represents an external, annual and independent audit of our production.
Designation of Origin
One of the oldest PDOs in Spain (1981). It guarantees the geographic origin, varieties and traditional methods of Baena, Córdoba.
Organic farming · EU
100% organic production certified under EU Regulation 2018/848. Audited by the Andalusian Committee for Organic Farming (CAAE).
USA · National Organic Program
Certification from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. Suitable for organic labeling in the US market.
Japan · Japanese Agricultural Standards
Official Japanese certification that allows the oil to be marketed as organic in one of the world’s most demanding markets.
Premium seal · QvExtra! International
International Seal of Excellent Virgin Quality awarded by QvExtra! International. It goes beyond the standards of the simple extra virgin category.
Global food safety
International food safety standard recognized by GFSI. AA+ rating, the highest possible. Excellence in traceability and hygiene.
01 · Protected Designation of Origin
The Baena Protected Designation of Origin is one of Spain’s oldest protection schemes for extra virgin olive oil: it was established in 1981 and ratified by the European Union as a PDO under Regulation (EC) 510/2006. It guarantees that the oil has been produced, processed and packaged within a defined geographic area of the province of Córdoba.
It covers the municipalities of Baena, Cabra, Castro del Río, Doña Mencía, Luque, Nueva Carteya and Zuheros. The authorized varieties are Picudo, Hojiblanca, Picual, Carrasqueño, Lechín, Pajarero and Chorrúo, all native and deeply tied to the landscape of southern Córdoba.
Year established: 1981
Territory: 7 municipalities · Córdoba
Official website: dobaena.com
02 · European organic farming
All of our production is certified as organic farming under EU Regulation 2018/848. Audits are carried out by the CAAE (Andalusian Committee for Organic Farming), one of Europe’s most prestigious control bodies, based in Andalusia and recognized by the European Commission.
At Cortijo de Suerte Alta, this means zero synthetic pesticides, zero chemical fertilizers, zero herbicides and zero GMOs. We work with cover crops, organic fertilization, beneficial fauna and rotations that respect the natural cycle of our century-old olive grove.
EU Regulation: 2018/848
Control body: CAAE
Scope: 100% of production
03 · United States
The USDA NOP is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program. To label a product as “Organic” in the U.S., it must comply with all of its regulations and have been certified by an agency accredited by the USDA.
This certification allows us to export Suerte Alta EVOO to the United States as an organic product, and it serves as an additional guarantee that we comply not only with European regulations but also with the requirements of one of the world’s strictest regulators regarding organic labeling.
04 · Japan
The JAS Organic seal is the official certification issued by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF). It is mandatory for labeling any product as organic in the Japanese market, which is considered one of the most stringent in the world in terms of food quality.
Suerte Alta is one of the few Spanish EVOOs with current JAS certification, which has allowed us to build strong business relationships with premium distributors in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as win awards such as the Japan Olive Oil Prize and Olive Japan.
05 · QvExtra! Internacional
SIQEV is a voluntary distinction awarded by QvExtra! International, the producers’ association bringing together Spain’s premium extra virgin olive oils. It goes well beyond simply meeting the legal requirements of the “extra virgin” category: it certifies that the oil keeps its organoleptic and chemical excellence from the moment it leaves the mill until it’s consumed.
To obtain it, the oils undergo a professional double tasting and rigorous chemical analysis. Points of sale are monitored and surprise samples are taken to verify that the declared quality is maintained on the shelf. It’s one of the few seals that audits not only origin, but also preservation.
Awarded by: QvExtra! International
Type: Premium voluntary seal
Official website: qvextra.es/el-sello
06 · Global food safety standard
BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) is an international food safety standard recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and required by major distribution chains and professional hospitality businesses worldwide. The AA+ rating is the highest possible, awarded only to companies with a management system free of major non-conformities in an unannounced audit.
This certification guarantees that at Suerte Alta we have implemented a comprehensive food safety system covering allergen control, supplier management, hygiene, maintenance, staff training, food fraud prevention and defense plans against contamination
“When the entire process is audited, quality stops being an opinion and becomes a guarantee.”
Cortijo de Suerte Alta · 100% own production
Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about the seals that back Suerte Alta’s AOVE.
The Baena Protected Designation of Origin is an EU designation that guarantees the oil has been produced, processed and bottled within a defined geographic territory (seven municipalities in Córdoba) using authorized varieties: Picudo, Hojiblanca, Picual, Carrasqueño, Lechín, Pajarero and Chorrúo. It is one of Spain’s oldest PDOs for olive oil (1981).
SIQEV (International Seal of Excellent Virgin Quality) is an independent distinction awarded by QvExtra! International, an association of premium AOVE producers. It certifies far stricter criteria than the simple “extra virgin” category: professional double tasting, optimal chemical parameters, full traceability and proper preservation right up to the point-of-sale shelf. Official information: qvextra.es/el-sello.
These certifications allow us to export and label the oil as organic in the United States (USDA NOP) and Japan (JAS), two of the most demanding international markets. They guarantee that production complies with local regulations as well as European standards, opening the door to professional clients and premium distributors in those countries.
BRCGS is an international food safety standard recognized by GFSI and required by major global retailers. The AA+ rating is the highest possible, awarded only to companies with a management system free of major non-conformities during unannounced audits. It covers HACCP, allergen control, food fraud prevention and defense plans against intentional contamination.
Yes. All our certifications are audited and renewed annually by independent control bodies. This includes physical inspections at the olive grove and the mill, documentary reviews of the management system, and in some cases (such as SIQEV), samples taken at the point of sale to verify that the declared quality is maintained in the final product.BRCGS is an international food safety standard recognized by GFSI and required by major global retailers. The AA+ rating is the highest possible, awarded only to companies with a management system free of major non-conformities in an unannounced audit. It covers HACCP, allergen control, food fraud prevention and defense plans against intentional contamination.
Yes. Both professional distributors and end customers can request a digital copy of any of our certificates by writing to almazara@suertealta.es. It is common for professional hospitality businesses, importers and B2B customers to need this documentation for their internal audits.
Certified quality
Discover why six independent bodies vouch for our oil every year. An official guarantee behind every bottle.
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