Origin: Sierra Mágina, Andalusia, Spain

Acanto Picual is a single-variety extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from Picual olives grown within the Sierra Mágina protected designation of origin in Jaén, Andalusia. The oil is cold-pressed at temperatures below 27°C within hours of harvest, preserving the variety's characteristic intensity and its notably high polyphenol content — frequently exceeding 580mg/kg, well above typical extra virgin standards.

Picual is Spain's most widely planted olive variety for good reason. It produces oil with exceptional stability, a high oleic acid content, and a flavour profile that is bold and unambiguous — pronounced fruitiness, clean bitterness, and a strong peppery finish. This is not a subtle oil. It is assertive and expressive, with the depth that comes from a single variety pressed at peak condition rather than blended for uniformity.

Best used where its character can be appreciated rather than cooked away. Drizzle over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, robust salads, or legumes. Excellent as a dipping oil with good bread, or for finishing pasta and soups where a peppery note is welcome. Its stability also makes it suitable for moderate-heat cooking without significant flavour loss.

Producer: Acanto works with carefully selected groves within the Sierra Mágina Natural Park — a mountainous designation in Jaén known for producing some of Spain's most polyphenol-rich Picual oils. The region's altitude and climate create slow olive development and concentrated flavour. Olives are harvested at optimal ripeness and processed within 24 hours to maintain quality from grove to bottle.

Net: 500ml

Allergens: None

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