Cordoba is the second province in Spain where the most oil is produced. The surface area of the plantations continues to grow: from 335,819 hectares in 2009 to 350,124 hectares in 2017.
KEY FACT
4 of the 26 olive oil Denominations of Origin in Spain are located in the province of Cordoba.
Cordoba accounts for 4 of the 26 existing olive oil Denominations of Origin in Spain.
Main production areas in Cordoba
- Campiña Sur de Córdoba: the Lucena–Puente Genil–Aguilar de la Frontera triangle, with a predominance of the hojiblanca variety.
- Subbética Region: Southern Highlands and eastern area, with Baena and Priego de Córdoba as prominent municipalities. Picual, picudo, and hojiblanca varieties. Cortijo de Suerte Alta is located here, in Baena.
- Sierra Morena Region: picual, picudo, and nevadillo negro varieties.
The 4 Denominations of Origin of Cordoba
D.O. Baena (to which Suerte Alta belongs), D.O. Priego de Córdoba, D.O. Montoro-Adamuz, and D.O. Lucena.
Frequently asked questions about olive oil in Cordoba
Four: Baena, Priego de Córdoba, Montoro-Adamuz, and Lucena.
In the Subbética, in the municipality of Baena.
From 335,819 hectares in 2009 to 350,124 in 2017.
Picual, picudo, and hojiblanca, the area where Cortijo de Suerte Alta is located.
