Castillo de Canena Picual – First Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

Castillo de Canena's Picual from the first day of harvest captures the Jaén olive at its peak. Cold-pressed within hours of picking, this early-harvest oil is grassy, peppery, and intense — the kind of oil that announces itself on a slice of bread or in a raw vegetable dish.

About this product

Picual olives are the workhorse of Jaén province, but in Castillo de Canena's hands they become something memorable. First-day harvest oils are traditionally green and assertive, with herbaceous notes and a peppery finish that catches the back of your throat — a sign of fresh polyphenols. This 500ml bottle is pressed from olives harvested at optimal ripeness and processed immediately to preserve character.

How to enjoy

• Drizzle over hot soup, white beans, or grilled fish to finish.
• Toss with bitter greens, white onion, and sherry vinegar.
• Use as a dipping oil for crusty bread.
• Pair with tomato salad and sea salt.

Product details

• Net weight: 500ml
• Origin: Jaén, Spain
• Brand: Castillo de Canena
• Variety: Picual
• EAN: 8437005095250
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.

⭐ Why we love this

Castillo de Canena represents the pinnacle of early-harvest Spanish olive oil craft—the peppery throat-catch and grassy intensity are hallmarks of maximum freshness and polyphenol content, making this a true expression of Jaén terroir rather than a commodity oil. This is the oil Spanish cooks reach for when they want flavor to matter.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Finish a creamy white bean soup or crema de espárragos with a generous pour to unlock its peppery bite. Pair with crisp Verdejo whites or a chilled Fino sherry—the oil's assertive herbaceous notes complement dry, mineral wines beautifully, and it's essential for proper pan con tomate at tapas time.

📍 From Spain

Produced in Jaén, Andalusia's olive heartland, where Picual olives dominate the landscape. Castillo de Canena's mill prioritizes same-day pressing to preserve the volatile, delicate polyphenols that give early-harvest oils their signature green character and authentic peppery finish.