Posted by I4C on 30th Sep 2025
Bold, Beautiful & Full of Flavour: Discover Castillo de Canena’s New Oils & Vinegars
If you love cooking with ingredients that bring both heritage and innovation to the table, then you’ll already know the name Castillo de Canena. For years, we’ve stocked their award-winning premium extra virgin olive oils at i4C, and chefs across the UK have relied on them for their purity, consistency, and incredible depth of flavour.
Now, we’re delighted to share that our Castillo de Canena range has grown with new oils and balsamic vinegars that offer even more inspiration for your kitchen. Whether you’re a professional chef designing a seasonal menu or a passionate home cook who wants to bring restaurant-quality flavours into everyday dishes, these oils and vinegars are designed to spark creativity.
A Family Estate with a Passion for Olive Oil
The Castillo de Canena story begins in Jaén, Spain, where the family estate has been producing olive oil since 1780. For more than two centuries, they’ve combined traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge techniques. Their oils are cold-pressed within hours of harvest, bottled with meticulous care, and exported to more than 60 countries.
What makes them stand out is their refusal to stand still. Alongside their classic Arbequina and Picual oils, they’ve experimented with biodynamic farming, rare olive varietals, and bold collaborations with Michelin-starred chefs. The result is a portfolio of oils and vinegars that are not only rooted in tradition but also pioneering in flavour.
Flavour That Inspires
This expanded range is designed for cooks who want to explore new flavours. Take the Harissa Olive Oil, for example. It’s infused with cayenne, garlic, and coriander, delivering warmth and spice that can instantly transform roasted vegetables or grilled meats. Toss it through couscous, swirl into hummus, or drizzle over roasted carrots with tahini and sesame seeds; it’s the kind of oil that makes midweek suppers feel exciting.
Or perhaps you’d rather try something truly unique: the Olive Oil with Marine Plankton. Developed with Michelin-starred chef Ángel León, this is the first oil of its kind in the world. It brings a pure taste of the sea, making it the perfect finishing touch for scallop carpaccio, seafood risotto, or even a simple salad of fennel, orange, and olives. It’s bold, briny, and unlike anything else.
Then there’s Summa Varietalis, a limited-edition blend pressed from rare Mediterranean olive trees grown in an experimental grove. Its tropical notes of mango and pineapple meet the freshness of green tomato and almond. Imagine dipping fresh sourdough into it, pairing it with creamy burrata, or drizzling it over grilled seabass. This is an oil designed for food lovers who want to taste something truly special.
The new vinegars are just as inspiring. The Chardonnay Balsamic Vinegar is golden and floral, with a light sweetness that makes it ideal for seafood, chicken, and salads. Picture it whisked into a vinaigrette with olive oil and honey, or splashed into the pan to deglaze after searing pork chops. Meanwhile, the Cabernet Balsamic Vinegar is rich and red-fruited, perfect for marinades, roasted beetroot salads, or reduced down into a syrup to drizzle over fresh strawberries.
And of course, Castillo’s Biodynamic Extra Virgin Olive Oils remain at the heart of the collection. The Picual offers bold notes of tomato and freshly cut grass, while the Arbequina is softer with hints of green apple and almond. Both are Demeter-certified and produced in harmony with nature; oils that taste as good as they make you feel.
Why Chefs Choose Castillo de Canena
There’s a reason these oils and vinegars appear in professional kitchens across the world. They’re consistent, sustainable, and packed with flavour. They offer the chance to add depth and creativity to everyday recipes, while also being refined enough for fine dining.
Whether you’re finishing a risotto, dressing a salad, or marinating meat, the right oil or vinegar can be the difference between something good and something unforgettable. With Castillo de Canena, you know every drop has been crafted with care from the way the olives are grown and harvested, to the way each bottle is filled.
Bring Gourmet Flavours into Your Kitchen
Expanding our Castillo de Canena range at Infusions4Chefs means you now have even more ways to explore flavour. From spicy harissa to rare varietal blends, from biodynamic oils to elegant balsamic vinegars, these are ingredients designed to make cooking an experience rather than a routine.
So the next time you’re planning a menu, whether it’s a festive dinner, a seasonal tasting plate, or simply a weeknight supper, reach for Castillo de Canena. Because when the oil and vinegar are this good, every dish has the chance to shine.