Alauda Early Harvest Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil
An exclusive premium extra virgin olive oil, meticulously crafted using cold extraction to preserve the olive's finest natural qualities.
Fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced, this exceptional EVOO displays elegant herbal nuances, making it the perfect finishing touch for gourmet dishes enjoyed raw. Produced to the highest quality standards and under strict sustainability practices, it preserves the olive's most valuable aromas, flavours, and nutritional properties.
Olive Variety
Made exclusively from carefully selected Picual olives, Spain's most iconic olive variety.
Harvest
The olives are harvested early in the season, when their concentration of polyphenols and aromatic freshness is at its peak.
With an exceptional polyphenol content of over 780 mg/kg, this EVOO is naturally rich in antioxidants, making it an outstanding choice for those seeking both exceptional flavour and the health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet.
Its remarkable freshness and perfectly balanced composition make it an ideal ingredient for anyone who considers fine cuisine an essential part of healthy living.
Production
Cold extracted exclusively through mechanical processes.
Selected editions are left unfiltered to preserve the full intensity, aroma, and character of the fruit.
Acidity: 0.14%
Tasting Notes
Nose
A complex green fruit profile with pronounced aromas of freshly cut grass, green banana peel, olive leaf, and delicate hints of green almond.
Palate
Silky and harmonious on the palate, offering a gentle bitterness followed by an elegant, clean peppery finish with remarkable persistence.
Producer: Alauda – Caniles, Granada, Spain
Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed raw to fully appreciate its complexity.
Perfect for:
- Artisan bread and sourdough toast
- Fresh salads and roasted vegetables
- White fish, seafood, and beef carpaccio
- Adding a gourmet finishing touch to soups, stews, and vegetable dishes
Nutritional Information (per 100 ml)
- Energy: 824 kcal
- Fat: 91.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Salt: 0 g
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Best before: 18 months from the bottling date.
Alauda Picual Early Harvest EVOO is a premium extra virgin olive oil created for those who seek excellence and wish to experience the authentic essence of the Mediterranean in every drop.
Producer: Alauda (Granada, Spain)
Recommended Pairings
The fresh, vibrant character of Alauda Picual Early Harvest EVOO enhances a wide variety of dishes, pairing especially well with:
- Artisan cheeses: from aged Manchego to bold blue cheeses such as Cabrales.
- White meats: free-range chicken, turkey, and grilled rabbit.
- Fish and seafood: Galician-style octopus, baked sea bass, steamed clams, and mussels.
- Vegetables: roasted peppers, grilled artichokes, seasonal vegetable platters, and traditional escalivada.
- Classic Spanish dishes: Andalusian gazpacho, Córdoba-style salmorejo, or simply boiled potatoes finished with flaky sea salt.
- Artisan bread and baking: delicious drizzled over sourdough bread or used to add depth and character to homemade sponge cakes and muffins.
The Art of Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, celebrated for both its exceptional flavour and its health benefits.
Picual EVOO is renowned for its intense green fruitiness, with characteristic notes of tomato vine, olive leaf, and freshly cut grass. On the palate, it offers a beautifully balanced combination of gentle bitterness and elegant pepperiness, delivering remarkable structure, outstanding stability, and a long, refined finish.
Whether enjoyed raw or used in cooking, it brings unmistakable Mediterranean character and sophistication to every dish.