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Virgin Olive Oil of the Mountain of Alicante
The Mountain of Alicante is an ideal environment for olive oil of the highest quality.
Mediterranean microclimate for optimum flavor and a healthy qualities.
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The surroundings

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Virgin olive oil from olive groves in the counties of El Comtat, L'Alcoià, La Marina Baixa and Marina Alta
 

We are situated in an extraordinary natural environment, 50 km away from the Mediterranean Sea right in the heart of Montaña de Alicante surrounded by cherries, almonds, vineyards, peach trees, apple trees surrounded by the aromas of the mountain country and its aromatic herbs, camomile, rosemary, thyme, sage, savory... Elements which lend a characteristic flavour and odour to our extra virgin olive oil, turning the taste into an explosion of sensations endowed with a marked Mediterranean personality. In the heart of this little Alicante Tuscan region, we are able to combine health and nature.  An extraordinary landscape, aromas from the sea and many hours of sunlight make our oil a unique, exceptional superior quality product.

 

The Olive Grove

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Olives varieties predominant are Blanqueta, Manzanilla y Alfafarenca
 

The advantages of the Mediterranean climate along with the characteristics of the natural environment have made the Valencian Community the ideal spot for the olive grove. It has been grown in our region since back in Roman times as is borne out by the existence of various age-old olive trees. Information from encyclopaedic sources also lends us the reference of the famous Valencian botanist Antonio José de Cavanilles who, in the 18th century, commented in his work Historia Natural, Geografía, Agricultura, población y frutos del reyno de Valencia (A Natural History, Geography, Agriculture, population and fruits of the kingdom of Valencia) commented that the growing and production of olive oil continued to be an activity which was very present in our autonomous community.

The olive grove from Alicante symbolises the actual tree where the process to prepare this oil commences and ending up on the consumer's table. It also represents, as a whole, the sum of efforts, olive tree by olive tree, hand in hand, farmer by farmer, cooperative by cooperative, boosting the quality and taste for the traditional product and this exquisite tradition. The olive grove is the main crop in a large part of the municipalities in the district of Montaña de Alicante and it is endowed with a rich historic tradition. Olive growing can be found here as an activity with a high degree of cooperative organisation and virgin olive oil is the product with the most revaluation nationwide.

The Key lies in the bitterness

One of the characteristics of our oils is the bitter aftertaste they leave in our throats. This flavour can be put down to the variety of the olive used, the level of maturity thereof when it is harvested and the climatic influence on the crop. The bitterer it is, the greater the content of polyphenols and antioxidant substances we will find.  In less rainy years the oils are usually bitterer and spicier. Those coming from green olives are also bitterer. Why is this so important? Because bitterness is always a positive sensorial attribute on tasting panels, thereby ensuring that it has the best properties which are beneficial to health.

The olive oil from Montaña de Alicante and health

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Health and olive oil from Alicante´s Mountains
 

Olive oil is one of the foods we should consume on a regular basis, not only to safeguard against cancer - as various university studies have demonstrated - but also to keep ourselves healthy. It has a wide range of beneficial properties to health and they make it a vital element in any good healthy diet.

  • Their pleasantly bitter flavour guarantees their high content of polyphenols and antioxidants. These substances are anti-carcinogenic, they delay cell ageing and help avoid diseases like Alzheimer.
  • It is the only natural olive oil which is obtained from exclusively mechanical procedures. It is a juice which has no additives nor preservatives.
  • It is the oil which contributes the most vitamins: E, A and D.
  • It is the most wholesome, healthiest and easiest to digest. As it is natural, it is a nutritional product which does not make you put on weight.
  • As it can be reused more times, it is more economical (seven fries compared with two for other olive oils).
  • It is the one which lends the best flavour to sauces, salads and stews.
  • As it can attain temperatures exceeding 180°C, foods can be fried better.
  • It contains oleic acid which, when raw, is beneficial to bone growth and the development of the brain and the nervous system.
  • It does not produce cholesterol and is a magnificent ally against circulatory and cardiovascular diseases.
  • It is very good for the skin owing to its contribution of vitamin E.

The Environment

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Respect the natural environment of the mountains of Alicante and its ecosystem.
 

In Montaña de Alicante we carry out olive growing and produce olive oil without using any kind of chemical. Our olive groves provide the best olive, solely based on water, sun, earth and the painstaking care and know-how of farmers. We wholly control the production process from procurement to commercialisation, maintaining a genuine commitment to respect for the ecosystem.

The area where our cooperative is situated is endowed with great cultural and environmental value and is the ideal place for olive oil production and development.  Here at SOCAPMA we look after the environment of the mountains, aware of their extraordinary ecological value. Our olive oil is thus a natural product which maintains the flavour, aromas and vitamins of the fruit as well as the essence of the incredible landscaping environment it comes from.

SOCAPMA Cooperative

We promote the exclusive qualities of extra virgin Olive Oil from Montaña de Alicante, highlighting our long olive-growing tradition and the traditional mechanical preparation process. We promote the excellent qualities of our product which is the most genuinely native in the whole world, enhancing its inestimable superior quality.

Our Oil

Extra virgin olive oil from Montaña de Alicante is obtained from olives grown in a privileged environment. The result is a top-quality, unique olive juice, vital in any healthy diet, ideal for salads and raw or fried food seasoning.

Montañas de Alicante

Our olive groves are situated in a privileged environment, 50 km away from the Mediterranean sea, surrounded by cherry and almond groves and the aromas of camomile, rosemary, thyme, sage, savory and all those herbs that lend our extra virgin oil this so characteristic scent and flavour.

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