{"product_id":"castillo-de-canena-picual-first-harvest-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml","title":"Castillo de Canena Picual – First Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastillo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicual 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzle over hot soup, white beans, or grilled fish to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss with bitter greens, white onion, and sherry vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a dipping oil for crusty bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with tomato salad and sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Jaén, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Castillo de Canena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Picual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN: 8437005095250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Keep in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- iberian-enriched-v1 --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why we love this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastillo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🍷 Pairing suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📍 From Spain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Corte Inglés","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58178499608960,"sku":"A10118635","price":147.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5020\/9152\/files\/00113333202003____22__1200x1200_113e19a4-f005-4157-bf2c-c3ccac504be7.jpg?v=1780078731","url":"https:\/\/iberiandirect.com\/products\/castillo-de-canena-picual-first-harvest-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml","provider":"Iberian Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}