18 Sep Señoríos de Relleu, selected for the 2026 Valencian Community EVOO Guide, produced in collaboration with IberOleum
At Señoríos de Relleu, we’re kicking off the new season with some news that we’re especially excited about: two of our extra virgin olive oils have been selected to be included in the first edition of the 2026 Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the Valencian Community, produced in collaboration between the Valencian Regional Government’s Department of Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries and IberOleum.
This publication was created with the aim of highlighting the quality, varietal diversity, and work of farmers and olive oil mills in the Valencian Community, showcasing some of the most outstanding EVOOs submitted for the 2026 selection.
37 EVOOs selected from 62 samples
According to the guide itself, 62 oil samples were submitted for this edition, and the 37 EVOOs with the highest scores were selected.
The selected oils are divided into three categories: 1 EVOO in the Intense Fruity category, 25 in the Rare Varieties category, and 11 in the Small-Scale Production category.
For Señoríos de Relleu, it is a great honor to be included in this selection with two of our olive oils—and in two very different categories that perfectly reflect our production philosophy.
1 Día de Cosecha by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada: 9.50 points
Our 1 Día de Cosecha EVOO by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada has been included in the “Minority Varieties” category with a score of 9.50 points.
This recognition holds special significance for us, as it highlights one of the fundamental pillars of Señoríos de Relleu: working with different olive varieties and creating blends with a distinct character.
The oil is listed in the guide as a blend produced in Alicante and made by Señoríos de Relleu, with a stated annual production of 1,500 kg.
This selection joins the various accolades that 1 Día de Cosecha by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada has been receiving throughout 2026, both for the quality of its EVOO and for its distinctive packaging.
Señoríos de Relleu Intense, selected in the “Intense Fruitiness” category
Señoríos de Relleu’s presence in the guide is rounded out by our Intense EVOO, which received a score of 87.2 points.
The guide itself lists only one EVOO in the “Intense Fruity” category, which makes this selection a particularly significant recognition for our Intense.
This is a blend produced in Alicante, with an annual production of 4,000 kg as listed in the guide.
Its profile reflects our commitment to EVOOs with greater character, complexity, and length, designed for consumers who seek intense flavors and a strong personality.
A guide to showcasing the richness of Valencian EVOO
The 2026 Valencian Community EVOO Guide was also created as a tool to showcase the richness of our region’s olive groves.
The foreword highlights that the Valencian Community has more than 90,500 hectares of olive groves and a significant variety of olive cultivars, with 74 identified varieties, many of which are historically linked to small territories and very specific growing areas.
It is precisely this diversity that is one of the core values we uphold at Señoríos de Relleu.
From our mountain olive groves in Alicante, we work with different varieties—many of them traditional and rare—striving to ensure that each EVOO reflects the character of our Mediterranean landscape.
From the Olive Grove to the Excellence of EVOO
The presentation of the guide was accompanied by the technical conference “From the Olive Grove to the Laboratory: Keys to Excellence in EVOO,” held on September 17 in Valencia and organized by IberOleum in collaboration with the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries.
The conference addressed various aspects related to the quality of extra virgin olive oil, ranging from the management of olive varieties and olive groves to the production of premium extra virgin olive oils and the role of the laboratory in quality control.
This is a vision we fully share at Señoríos de Relleu: the quality of a great EVOO begins in the field and continues through every stage of production.
Two EVOOs, two profiles, and the same philosophy
The “1 Día de Cosecha” collection by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and Señoríos de Relleu Intense reflects two different ways of enjoying extra virgin olive oil, yet both are rooted in the same philosophy.
Olive grove management, fruit selection, meticulous processing, distinctive varieties, and a strong connection to our region.
For the entire Señoríos de Relleu team, being included in the 2026 Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the Valencian Community represents yet another recognition of the work we do year-round at our estate and olive oil mill in Relleu.
We will continue working to ensure that extra virgin olive oils from Alicante and the Valencian Community continue to gain visibility and recognition both within and outside our region.