Cuadrat Valley is a sustainable, family-run olive oil producer in the heart of the Catalan Les Garrigues region (L'Albagés). With an innovative mill built into the rock and single-varietal Arbequina olive oil of great provenance, Cuadrat Valley represents tradition with a futuristic approach.
Located in the picturesque olive-growing region of L’Albagés in Catalonia, Cuadrat Valley is a family-run producer of premium olive oil that embodies both ancestral tradition and modern sustainability. The estate spans approximately 90 hectares, 62 of which are dedicated to meticulously tended Arbequina olive trees, while the remaining land preserves native woodland, truffle oak groves and almond trees in a richly biodiverse Mediterranean landscape shaped by dry stone terraces – a technique recognised by UNESCO as cultural heritage.
From its beginnings in 2014, the Cuadrat family (Evelyne Cuadrat-Teycheney and her husband Patrick Teycheney, among others) committed to organic cultivation and sustainable land stewardship. The olive groves are managed without chemical insecticides or pesticides, relying on composting and careful soil management to enhance fertility while protecting the surrounding flora and fauna. Harvesting is done during the day so as not to disturb local wildlife.
The exclusively cultivated Arbequina olive is the heart of Cuadrat Valley’s oils, thanks to its small size, symmetrical shape and highly aromatic profile. The unique terroir of Les Garrigues – calcareous soils with great aeration and a slightly continental Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool winters – contributes to the fruit’s intensity, low acidity and exceptional aromatic complexity. Oils from this variety develop delicate fruitiness with notes of grass, green almonds and hints of artichoke and fennel.
Cuadrat Valley’s olive mill is more than a production facility – it is an architectural landmark designed by Marc Alventosa that integrates harmoniously with the hillside, using traditional dry stone “espona” terraces as its foundation. Rising 17 meters, the mill evokes the agricultural terraces of Les Garrigues, blending seamlessly into the natural environment. Inside, cutting-edge extraction technology ensures cold processing, temperature-controlled bottling, and strict hygiene standards, making it one of the most advanced mills in the world while still respecting time-honoured methods.
Among Cuadrat Valley’s most notable innovations is its pit-depitted olive oil, produced exclusively by cold-pressing pitted Arbequina olives. This rare and traditional approach intensifies the fruitiness and aromatic purity of the oil, enhances its antioxidant content and improves shelf life, resulting in a truly distinctive expression of the Arbequina cultivar.
The estate produces several premium cuvées, including the classic organic “L’Oli Bio” family reserve as well as the highly prized “Elixir” oils. The Elixir line – made from early harvest Arbequina olives, some of which are handpicked while still green – delivers vibrantly fresh, vegetal fruitiness with marked aromas of green leaf, green almond and herbaceous notes.
Cuadrat Valley’s oils have gained international acclaim, with its Elixir oil being recognised among the world’s top extra virgin olive oils and awarded as one of the best Arbequina oils in prestigious global competitions such as the Evooleum World’s Top 100. This recognition underscores the brand’s commitment to quality and its position as one of Spain’s standout boutique olive oil producers.
Deeply rooted in Catalonia’s cultural and agricultural history, Cuadrat Valley impresses with its seamless fusion of environmental respect, architectural vision, sustainable farming and cutting-edge oil production. Its olive oils – certified under the Denominación de Origen Protegida Les Garrigues – reflect the terroir’s unique character and the family’s passion for excellence. For those seeking an olive oil that combines tradition, innovation, landscape and genuine Mediterranean essence, Cuadrat Valley delivers an unforgettable sensory experience.
