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Marqués del Prado Selection
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Our family selection from both estates: a blend led by Arbequina and Arbosana, rounded out with Picual, Picuda and/or Manzanilla. Fruity, with notes of green banana and apple, and occasionally more exotic fruit like pineapple. An elegant, complex EVOO with subtle bitterness and a delicate, spicy finish.
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The Origin
★★★★★
This is the exclusive selection of the Marqués de Prado: an organic EVOO hand-blended by the family and the team. Its main varieties are Arbequina and Arbosana, to which we add Picual, Picuda and/or Manzanilla depending on the harvest. A blend crafted for the most discerning palate.
Arbequina and Arbosana bring sweetness, mild fruitiness and notes of fresh fruit; Picual rounds out the blend with body, structure and an elegant hint of bitterness and pungency. The olives are harvested at their optimal point and cold-extracted below 27°C in our bioclimatic mill. The result is a balanced, complex EVOO with a distinctive sensory profile.
On the nose, notes of apple, green banana, pineapple and sweet almond, with an elegant hint of olive leaf. On the palate, complex fruitiness and harmony, with a subtle bitterness and a delicate, spicy finish. Ideal for fish, salads and roasted vegetables, and as a standout table oil. Available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L and 3 L tins, and in a gift box.
Technical Sheet
Technical characteristics and certifications of the Marqués de Prado. Each batch’s traceability is printed on the numbered back label.
Category
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Varieties
Arbequina and Arbosana + Picual, Picuda and/or Manzanilla
Designation of Origin
100% Own Estate
Type of Farming
Certified Organic
Harvest
September · Ultra-early
Harvest
Mechanically harvested
Extraction
Cold< 27 °C
Polyphenols
300 – 650 mg/kg
Acidity
< 0,3%
Formats
250ml · 500ml · 1L Tin · 3L Tin · 5L Tin · Gift Boxes
Packaging
Opaque black glass with anti-refill cap
Storage
Cool, dark place · 18 months
Certifications
CCPAE · USDA Organic · JAS · D.O.P. Baena
Origin
Albendín · Cordoba · Andalusia
Mairena del Alcor · Seville · Andalusia
Sensory Tasting
Appearance: golden with green highlights. Aroma: medium fruitiness, with intense hints of green banana and apple, a base of tropical fruit and a light touch of olive leaf. Palate: a sweet and silky entry from the Arbequina; it continues with a very mild bitterness from the Picual and finishes with medium, elegant pungency. Fruity aftertaste, long and balanced.
These tasting values are indicative: we assign them to make them easy to understand, and they do not reflect the technical results of an official tasting panel, which can be more complex to interpret.
Fruitiness
7.0
Sweetness
8.5
Bitterness
3.0
Pungency
6.5
Apple
8.5
Green Banana
9.0
Tropical Fruits
7.0
The Process
Sourced from both our traditional grove in Córdoba and our super-intensive grove in Seville. Each variety is harvested and milled separately. Afterwards, at the mill, Manuel Heredia Halcón and the team adjust the proportions batch by batch. It’s the only one of our references where the final blend is decided in the sensory lab, not in the field.
1. Selección familiar. Part of the estate’s grove is dedicated to the Picual, Picuda and Manzanilla varieties (40-100 years old), and another part to Arbequina and Arbosana (5-10 years old, super-intensive). Organic CAAE certification since 1996, with precision drip irrigation.
2. Careful harvest. Selective mechanical harvesting onto nets at the optimal point of ripeness. Each variety is harvested separately to preserve its individual character before the final blend.
3. Bioclimatic mill. From branch to mill in the shortest time possible. Immediate milling, a short malaxation and cold extraction below 27°C. Discover the mill →
4. Natural decanting and bottling. Rested in stainless steel tanks under an inert atmosphere and bottled in opaque green glass for full protection from light.
In the kitchen
Marqués de Prado is a table EVOO par excellence: balanced, with a sweet entry, mild bitterness and an elegant, spicy finish on the palate and throat. Versatile in the kitchen and especially recommended for those seeking a premium EVOO that also works well in baking.
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Grilled fish
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Ensaladas frescas
Tender greens, cherry tomatoes and fresh cheese. The sweetness of the Arbequina pairs perfectly with the fruit.
iii
White meats
Free-range chicken, roast turkey and milk-fed lamb. Enough structure without masking the delicacy of the meat.
iv
Steamed vegetables
Asparagus, artichokes and green beans with flaky sea salt and a drizzle of Marqués de Prado to finish.
v
Shellfish
Prawns, king prawns and velvet crabs. The fruity character complements the natural sweetness of fresh shellfish.
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Baking
Sponge cakes, muffins and homemade desserts. Replaces butter, adding elegance and polyphenols.
Recognition
Recognized in competitions and guides across five continents. Every medal honors the work of the family and the team.
NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
Gold Award · New York
Japan Olive Oil Prize
Premier · Tokyo
BIOL · Organic Award
Extra Gold · Italy
Great Taste Awards
3 Stars · United Kingdom
Olive Japan
Gold · Tokyo
Expoliva
Best EVOO · Jaén
Biofach
Best Olive Oil · Germany
PDO Baena
Annual Excellence · Córdoba
The Origin
Marqués de Prado takes its name from the noble title of Manuel Heredia Halcón, owner and third generation to care for the estate since his grandparents, the Marquises of Bedmar.
It is Suerte Alta’s family selection: the oil Manuel makes personally, crafted for those who enjoy EVOO every day, with just the right amount of complexity.
Its two main varieties are Arbequina and Arbosana, from our super-high-density grove in Seville — planted five and ten years ago specifically for this selection. These are joined by Picual and Picuda, from Suerte Alta’s traditional and intensive groves, and occasionally Manzanilla, from trees also located in Seville.
Marqués de Prado · Grove in Mairena del Alcor · Seville
Selection philosophy
Each variety contributes its own character. Arbequina and Arbosana provide the base: sweetness, mild fruitiness, freshness and elegance on the palate. Picual adds body, structure and antioxidants, with a noble bitterness and pungency. And Picuda — occasionally joined by Manzanilla — rounds out the blend with smoothness and notes of almond. The exact proportion of each is what defines Marqués de Prado and sets it apart from the rest of our oils.
Each variety is harvested and milled separately. Afterwards, in the cellar, Manuel Heredia Halcón and the team adjust the proportions batch by batch. It is the only product in our range where the final coupage is decided in the sensory lab, rather than in the field.
"Es el aceite que quiero en mi mesa cada día. Su carácter más dulce y equilibrado lo hace perfecto también para las mesas internacionales, que buscan un AOVE más suave. Lo creamos para complementar el Coupage Natural y el Picual, más intensos y verdes."
1924
From the Marquises of Bedmar to Manuel Heredia Halcón, third generation in charge.
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Young-grove Picual + Arbequino from a planting specific to this selection.
Natural concentration far above the EU’s healthy nutrition claim threshold.
The blend and its character
01
Arbequina and Arbosana
Sweetness and elegance
The base of the coupage: a sweet entry, soft fruitiness and freshness, with notes of green apple and banana. It brings smoothness and a gentle finish on the palate.
02
Picual and Picuda
Structure and nuance
Picual contributes stability and polyphenols, with its noble bitterness and notes of green leaf and tomato plant. Picuda adds fruitiness and sweet nuances that complement the Arbequina and Arbosana.
03
The Coupage
The personal selection
Sensory Tasting
Sensory Tasting
Intense, clean aroma, green fruitiness reminiscent of freshly cut grass, almond and tomato plant. On the palate it is elegant, with a well-measured bitterness and pungency that reinforce the sense of a vivid, young oil.
Fruitiness
7.5
Bitterness
3.0
Pungency
6.5
Grass
4.0
BANANA
9.0
APPLE
8.5
Recognition
Main award
Marqués de Prado was awarded the Second Prize in 2025 in the prestigious Mario Solinas Award, granted by the International Olive Council (COI).
Marqués de Prado has been recognized in top-level international competitions: Terraolivo (Israel) with a Grand Prestige Gold Medal 2025, Japan Olive Oil Prize with a Gold Medal 2025, as well as awards at BIOL (Italy), NYIOOC (New York), and other national and international competitions.
Behind every medal lies the same decision: not to tamper with what the olive tree already does well.
The collection in pictures
The Picual and Arbequina blend that defines the Heredia family’s premium table EVOO.
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Coupage Natural
A blend of Picudo, Picual and Hojiblanco from century-old olive trees. Suerte Alta’s most iconic EVOO, with over 200 awards.
Premium gift
Gift boxes
Marqués de Prado available in a premium book-style gift box and a wooden case with two EVOOs. The most elegant gift.
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer the most common questions about the Picual-Arbequina blend, its name, its formats and how to use it in the kitchen.
Marqués de Prado is the noble title of Manuel Heredia Halcón, the current owner and third generation at the helm of Cortijo de Suerte Alta. It is the family selection that he personally fine-tunes every harvest. That is why this EVOO bears his name.
Picual contributes body, structure and antioxidants (notes of green leaf, tomato plant and citrus). Arbequina adds sweetness, ripe fruitiness and smoothness (green apple and banana). Together they form a balanced EVOO, free of harsh notes and perfect as a premium everyday table oil.
Yes. It holds European organic certification (CCPAE), USDA Organic and JAS (Japan), as well as the D.O.P. Baena and SIQEV QvExtra seals. The olive grove has been organic since 1996.
Marqués de Prado is available in black glass, 250 ml and 500 ml (boxes of 8 and 6 bottles respectively), and in green can, 500 ml and 5 L (boxes of 6 and 3 cans). It is the line with the most format versatility we offer.
Delivery within 24-48 hours on the Spanish mainland and 3-5 days for the Balearic and Canary Islands. Free shipping on orders over €59. Full traceability and order tracking are available in your account after purchase.
Coupage Natural is a blend from century-old olive trees (Picudo, Picual, Hojiblanco) — more complex, more vivid, more singular. Marqués de Prado is the family selection (Picual + Arbequino) — more balanced, milder in bitterness and pungency, more versatile for everyday use. If Coupage is the “symphony,” Marqués is the “ballad.”
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