Aceituno Picual, 500 ml bottle
14,16 €/bottleBox of 6 bottles of 500 ml: 84,95 € VAT included
Aceituno Picual is an extra virgin olive oil from Jaén, harvested early while the olive is still green and cold extracted. Its trees grow above 1,200 metres, near Valdepeñas de Jaén, in a demanding mountain setting where the work is done by hand. A 500 ml bottle, sold in boxes of 6.
Aceituno Picual is born in one of the highest olive groves in Jaén, more than 1,200 metres above sea level, near Valdepeñas de Jaén. This 500 ml bottle holds the result of work its producers sum up in a single word: effort.
The olives are harvested early, while still green and before they start to colour, and cold extracted to keep all their intensity.
Aceituno Picual quick facts
Variety- Picual
Origin- Valdepeñas de Jaén, above 1,200 m altitude
Harvest- 2026/2027, early, green olives, cold extracted
Intensity- Intense
Format- 500 ml bottle; boxes of 6
Category- Extra virgin olive oil
Mountain Picual in the glass
Nose
Green and vegetal: freshly cut grass and olive leaf, with the freshness of an olive that still holds its chlorophyll.
Palate
The typical structure of the variety, with a frank bitterness that balances the fruitiness.
Finish
A present, lingering pepperiness, typical of an early harvest.
Olive trees above 1,200 metres
At that altitude conditions are tough for the olive tree: cold winters, steep slopes and terrain that makes mechanisation difficult. Precisely those adverse conditions shape the profile of Aceituno Picual and give it its personality.
Cultivation is manual, a tradition few producers keep because it demands far more human and material effort. At Aceituno they still work this way, and that effort gives their mountain oils both their name and their meaning.
Aceituno Picual at the table
- Toast with fresh tomato.
- Salads of green leaves and artichoke.
- Salmorejo and chilled summer soups.
- Grilled red meat, at the end.
- Crispy-edged fried eggs.
Its intensity makes it perfect for dishes that need an oil with presence.
500 ml bottle
Half a litre is a convenient size for the everyday table: it is finished while the oil is still fresh and fits in any cupboard. It is sold in boxes of 6 bottles, a practical option for households that cook a lot or for restaurants. For a table that likes to share good oil, one bottle always seems to be gone sooner than planned, so having a spare in the pantry is a sensible habit.
To look after Aceituno Picual, keep it tightly closed, away from light and the heat of the hob.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the olive trees of Aceituno Picual grown?
Near Valdepeñas de Jaén, more than 1,200 metres above sea level.
When are the olives harvested?
Early, while still green.
How is the oil extracted?
Cold.
Is there a gift-boxed version?
Yes, Aceituno is also available in a 500 ml bottle with a gift box.
Product information
- Name: extra virgin olive oil
- Brand: Aceituno
- Origin: Jaén, Spain
- Contents: 500 ml
- Allergens: none