Place & Landscape
Aceites Pósito is the production arm of the Cooperativa del Campo Aceitera in Villarejo de Salvanés (Madrid), a community with centuries of olive tradition. The cooperative dates back to over 90 years of continuous activity, with its almazara (olive mill) recognized as one of the oldest and most modern in the Madrid region, combining historic architecture and skilled milling techniques.
This dual identity - rooted in tradition yet geared toward contemporary quality standards - is a defining feature of Aceites Pósito’s oils.
Madrid’s Oldest Olive Mill
Unlike single-proprietor producers, Aceites Pósito is a multi-member agricultural cooperative. Its membership spans approximately 300–334 farmer members from Villarejo de Salvanés and nearby municipalities, who contribute olives and share in governance and production.
The cooperative is governed by a council with a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and multiple vocales (board members), representing the democratic structure customary to Spanish agricultural cooperatives.
Groves, Land & Varieties
Key olive varieties include:
Cornicabra - historically central to Madrid’s characterful oils
Manzanilla - a traditional Castilian olive known for balance and gentle fruit
Picual - offering structure and pungency in early harvest oils
Carrasqueña - a local variety prized for its distinctive profile
Production Philosophy
Aceites Pósito combines artisan care and modern continuous milling systems to produce extra virgin olive oils that are fresh, expressive, and balanced. Olives are typically milled within 24 hours of harvest to preserve freshness, and oils are stored in stainless steel to prevent degradation before bottling.
This approach respects traditional extraction principles while adhering to D.O.P. quality rules and modern hygienic standards.
Oils
Aceites Pósito’s catalog reflects both everyday and premium expressions of Madrid oil, offering diverse formats and sensory profiles:
Monovarietals & Early Harvest
Cornicabra Cosecha Temprana
Early harvested Cornicabra with green fruit intensity
Arbequina Cosecha Temprana
Arbequina’s softer fruit and gentle balance
Picual Temprano
Picual’s structured and pungent profile
Carrasqueña Temprano
Local variety with distinctive aromatic depth
Blends & Classic Style
Aceite Virgen Extra
Classic extra virgin olive oil coupage for everyday use
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Sin Filtrar (Unfiltered)
Early harvest oil retaining fine fruit particles
Frutos Verdes de Pósito
Award-winning D.O.P. Aceite de Madrid coupage (cornicabra + manzanilla castellana + carrasqueña)
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
- Berlin Global Olive Oil Awards (GOOA 2024) — Frutos Verdes de Pósito earned a Bronze medal, recognizing its quality among international extra virgin oils.
- International ratings & gourmet listings — Aceites Pósito has earned acclaim in quality oil guides and competitions, including recognition at Olive Japan 2023.
Visiting the Mill
Visits to Aceites Pósito focus on understanding cooperative olive oil production from grove to oil. Tastings typically include multiple monovarietals and blends, with explanations of harvest timing, sensory profiles, and best food pairings.
How to curate a meaningful visit:
• Begin with the cooperative history and olive growing tradition in Villarejo de Salvanés
• Taste early harvest monovarietals to appreciate regional variety expression
• Compare filtered vs. unfiltered styles to see production choices at work
Nearby Places
Why It Matters
Aceites Pósito matters because it represents collective agricultural heritage in Madrid: a cooperative where farmers share both labor and governance, bringing centuries of olive growing to today’s table. It shows that Madrid’s oil tradition is not a relic but a living practice - where quality, diversity, and cooperative values define what Madrid olive oil can be.