https://www.deolijfolieshop.nl/en/blogs/de-olijfolie-academie/ Mon, 25 May 2026 10:42:41 +0200 en https://www.deolijfolieshop.nl/en/ https://cdn.webshopapp.com/shops/293807/themes/148244/assets/logo.png?2026051108475920200911103640 https://www.deolijfolieshop.nl/en/blogs/de-olijfolie-academie/single-variety-or-blend-the-art-behind-olive-oil-f/ https://www.deolijfolieshop.nl/en/blogs/de-olijfolie-academie/single-variety-or-blend-the-art-behind-olive-oil-f/ Fri, 22 May 2026 11:22:00 +0200 There are over 100 different olive varieties worldwide that are suitable for olive oil production. Just as with grapes for wine, each variety imparts its own unique character to the oil. But does a top producer opt for the purity of a single variety (monocultivar), or does he go for the complexity of a blend? Unfortunately, there is a persistent misconception that a ‘blend’ is synonymous with inferior bulk olive oil. Let’s dispel that myth today.]]>