That dry little "pop" of the chorizo bursting in your mouth, just before the smokiness and paprika coat the firm flesh of the Manzanilla olive.

A dark bar in an alleyway in Seville, the scent of paprika and cured meats wafting from the kitchen, and a small plate of olives placed on the table before you've even ordered a drink.

These Manzanilla olives—the queen of Spanish appetizers, fleshy and slightly fruity—are stuffed with chorizo, Spain's iconic cured meat, smoked and spiced with paprika. On the palate, it begins with the clean crunch of the olive, followed by the smoky richness of the chorizo that unfolds gently, with that touch of spice lingering just long enough to make you crave another. A play on textures and flavors that alone captures the essence of an entire tapas platter.

At Jolca, tradition is non-negotiable: for generations, the know-how has been passed down, the olives are hand-selected, then pasteurized to retain all their freshness without ever sacrificing taste. It’s the kind of little jar you find on village tables just as often as in the grand tapas houses of Madrid.

You don't just buy them to snack on—you buy them for that moment when a simple meal turns into a little party: a glass of red wine, a charcuterie board you hadn't planned on, and suddenly three hours have passed. From one end of Canada to the other, an ordinary winter evening becomes, for the duration of an apéro, a Spanish getaway.

Why our customers love them

• 🫒 The firm, fleshy texture of the Manzanilla olive, the undisputed star of Spanish tapas
• 🌶️ A bold chorizo flavor—smoky, spiced, authentic
• 🇪🇸 Spanish brand Jolca, artisanal expertise passed down through generations
• 🍷 The perfect companion for a glass of red wine or a charcuterie board
• ✅ No artificial colors, pasteurized product for excellent shelf life
• 🎉 The kind of little jar that turns an ordinary appetizer into a mini Spanish fiesta