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Characteristics of our picual olive oils
He Picual olive oil from Jaen it is the variety that is most abundant in Spain and in the world, and is characterized by being a potent oil and with a lot of flavor. The extra virgin olive oil picual 'early harvest stands out at first glance for its intense green color and, on the palate, for its spicy and bitter notes' due to its high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants. When tasted, it has an apparently sweet flavor with hints of ripe tomato that, after a few seconds, evolves into a slight bitterness, finishing in the throat with a very balanced and lasting fresh tingling sensation.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Picual is one of the healthier oils for its high content of oleic acid, which helps to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol; and for its high levels of polyphenolsnatural compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Why use picual AOVE?
Picual olive oil is perfect for those who enjoy strong oils as it enhances the flavor of any dish even more. The best way to consume picual olive oil is raw, to take full advantage of its intensity. It can be paired with salads, toasts, creams, spreads, vegetables, or cold cuts and cheeses. It is also widely used in baking to give a special touch to desserts.
It is one of the best oils for making preserves as it is much more resistant to oxidation than other varieties and retains its properties for up to a year without losing quality. For cooking, the 5-liter olive oil is the best on the market, the healthiest and with the most properties.
Advantages of buying Picual oil from Jaén at Olivarte
At Olivarte you can find the best picual olive oils from Jaén and Toledo, awarded by prestigious guides such as Evooleum and Flos Olei, among others, as well as organic olive oil picual. With just one click, you can buy online more than 20 different brands of picual olive oil such as Verde Esmeralda oil, Olibaeza oil, Elizondo oil, and Oro Bailén oil, in a single order, and you will receive it at any point in the Peninsula within 24 - 48 hours. Additionally, our customer service is available to recommend and resolve any questions you may have. We accept payments by card, transfer, or Paypal. 100% secure payment.
Prices of picual oil
The gourmet olive oil is a unique oil. Its price is higher due to the complexity of its harvesting which is in turn more expensive than oil obtained from more mature olives. To produce early harvest olive oil, about 12 kilos of olives are needed compared to the normal extra virgin olive oil, which requires around 4 kilos of olives. This makes early harvest extra virgin olive oil more expensive.If we add to this a poor harvest due to weather conditions, the production of olives decreases and the price increases.
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The Picual Olive Oil from Jaén is the most abundant variety in Spain and worldwide, and is characterized by being a powerful oil with a lot of flavor. The early harvest extra virgin olive oil Picual stands out at first glance for its intense green color and, on the palate, for its spicy and bitter notes due to its high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants. When tasted, it is perceived as apparently sweet with hints of ripe tomato that, after a few seconds, evolves into a slight bitterness and ends in the throat with a very balanced and long-lasting fresh pungency.
The Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the healthiest oils due to its high content of oleic acid, which helps reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol; and for its high levels of polyphenols, natural compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Picual olive oil is perfect for those who enjoy strong oils as it further enhances the flavor of any dish. The best way to consume Picual olive oil is raw, to take full advantage of its intensity. It can be paired with salads, toast, creams, spreads, vegetables, or cured meats and cheeses. It is also widely used in baking to give desserts a special touch.
It is one of the best oils for making preserves since it is much more resistant to oxidation than other varieties and retains its properties for up to a year without losing quality. For cooking, the 5-liter olive oil is the best on the market, the healthiest, and with the most properties.
At Olivarte you can find the best Picual olive oils from Jaén and Toledo, awarded by the prestigious Evooleum or Flos Olei guides, among others, as well as organic olive oil Picual. In just one click, you can buy online more than 20 different brands of Picual olive oil such as emerald green oil , Olibaeza oil , Elizondo oil and Oro Bailén oil , in a single order, and you will receive it anywhere in the Peninsula in 24 - 48 hours. In addition, our customer service is available to recommend and resolve any questions you may have. We accept payments by card, bank transfer or Paypal. 100% secure payment.
The gourmet olive oil is a unique oil. Its price is higher due to the complexity of its harvesting which is in turn more expensive than an oil obtained from riper olives. To produce an early harvest olive oil, about 12 kilos of olives are needed compared to normal extra virgin olive oil, which requires around 4 kilos of olives. This makes early harvest extra virgin olive oil more expensive. If we add a poor harvest due to weather conditions, olive production drops and the price rises.
Arbequina olive oil | Hojiblanca olive oil | Cornicabra olive oil | Royal olive oil | Coupage olive oil | Frantoio olive oil | Koroneiki olive oil | Lechín olive oil | Cornezuelo olive oil | Manzanilla Cacereña olive oil
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Extra virgin Picual olive oil is distinguished by a powerful, complex flavor with a lot of personality. On the palate, its intense fruity notes stand out, with hints of freshly cut grass, tomato plant, olive leaf, and green almond. Its most characteristic feature is a medium-high bitterness and a persistent pungency in the throat, the result of its extremely high concentration of natural antioxidants (polyphenols).
To know if Picual variety oil suits your taste, evaluate the types of flavors you enjoy in cooking:
- You will like it if:
You seek intense flavors, with character and some pungency and bitterness. If you use oil as a key ingredient for toast or to add intensity to your dishes.
- You may not like it as much if:
You prefer mild, sweet, and delicate flavors (like those of the Arbequina or mild Hojiblanca varieties), or if the characteristic throat pungency is unpleasant to you.
The main difference lies in the harvest time of the olive and the oil's profile:
- Early harvest: Picked between October and November (green olive). Produces an intensely green oil, powerful and very fresh in flavor, with pronounced aromas of grass and tomato plant, greater bitterness and pungency, and the maximum concentration of antioxidants. It is ideal for consuming raw.
- Conventional: Harvested between December and February (ripe olive). Offers a milder, fruitier profile, with a more golden hue and balanced flavor, perfect as an all-rounder for daily cooking.
Yes. You can use it on toast, salads, vegetables, creams, cheeses, or to finish a dish before serving. Its aromas and nuances are best appreciated raw.
Yes. It is a versatile option for cooking, sautéing, preparing stews, roasting, or frying. For daily use, larger formats may be more practical, while small bottles are convenient for dressing and serving at the table.





































































