Mantua Carpetana is the premium line of organic extra virgin olive oils produced by La Aceitera de la Abuela in Titulcia, in the Madrid region of Spain. This range represents the producer’s more carefully selected and varietally focused oils, obtained from early-harvest olives and cold extraction to preserve freshness, green aromatics, and varietal intensity.
The Mantua Carpetana portfolio includes monovarietal oils made from Cornicabra, Picual, and Arbequina, as well as premium blend selections. The brand name references the historical name associated with central Spain, reinforcing the product’s strong regional identity.
These oils are organically certified and positioned as gourmet products, with a clear emphasis on quality, early harvest, and expressive flavor profiles. The Cornicabra expression tends to show a greener and more robust character, with notes of green olive, fresh grass, almond, tomato, and artichoke, balanced by medium bitterness and peppery pungency.
Picual offers a more structured and intense profile, while Arbequina is softer, rounder, and fruitier. Mantua Carpetana oils are particularly suited for raw applications such as salads, toasted bread, cheeses, Iberian ham, grilled meats, and dishes where the character of a high-quality olive oil can be fully appreciated.
Producer
La Aceitera de la Abuela is a Spanish producer of organic extra virgin olive oil based in Titulcia, southeast of Madrid. The company presents itself as a modern business rooted in family olive-growing tradition, combining inherited know-how with contemporary production technology.
Its olive mill is located in Titulcia, and the production process is managed from olive cultivation through bottling, ensuring full traceability and product control. The olives come from groves in southern Madrid, primarily from dry-farmed trees cultivated according to organic principles.
Its flagship oils are organic extra virgin olive oils produced through cold extraction, with a strong focus on the Cornicabra variety. The sensory profile is characterized by pronounced fruitiness, with notes of fresh grass, almond, and apple, balanced by pleasant bitterness and peppery pungency.
In addition to its core range, the producer has developed the premium Mantua Carpetana brand, featuring oils made from varieties such as Picual, Cornicabra, and Arbequina. La Aceitera de la Abuela also offers oleotourism experiences, introducing visitors to the culture of organic olive oil, the workings of the mill, and the surrounding rural landscape of Titulcia.
Its identity is built around sustainability, local origin, family heritage, and a direct connection between the olive grove, producer, and consumer.