Verde Esmeralda Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Spanish 500ml

Verde Esmeralda's Picual olive oil captures the grassy intensity of early-harvest olives from Spain's premier olive-growing regions. This is not a delicate oil — it's boldly herbaceous, with the peppery finish and deep green color that mark a truly fresh, cold-pressed extra virgin oil. A 500ml bottle keeps for months if stored properly, rewarding patience with balanced complexity in salads, soups, and grilled vegetables.

About this product

Picual olives, Spain's most planted variety, yield oils rich in polyphenols and natural antioxidants. Verde Esmeralda bottles theirs early in the harvest season, when the fruit is still unripe and the oil retains its vibrant green hue and grassy aromatics. The result is an oil that tastes alive — ideal for finishing dishes rather than cooking at high heat, though its smoke point remains respectable for moderate sautéing.

How to enjoy

• Drizzle over hot soup, gazpacho, or white beans just before serving
• Toss with grilled vegetables, fish, or roasted potatoes
• Use as a base for vinaigrette with sherry vinegar and mustard
• Finish a plate of cured cheese or jamón with a small pour

Product details

• Net weight: 500ml
• Origin: Spain
• Variety: Picual
• Brand: Verde Esmeralda
• EAN: 8414606544615
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat

⭐ Why we love this

Verde Esmeralda's Picual captures the authentic essence of Spanish olive oil tradition — early-harvested for maximum polyphenol content and that signature peppery bite that defines premium Picual oils. This is genuine terroir in a bottle, not a commercial compromise.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Pair this robust oil with Spain's classic aperitivos: drizzle over creamy white bean soups, serve alongside aged Manchego or ibérico jamón, or use to finish a plate of grilled gambas. A crisp Verdejo from Rueda or dry Fino sherry complements its herbaceous intensity perfectly.

📍 From Spain

Sourced from Spain's premier olive-growing regions where Picual thrives — likely Andalusia or Castilla-La Mancha, where early-harvest traditions preserve the oil's vibrant green color and grassy aromatics. Verde Esmeralda's commitment to seasonal timing honors the centuries-old Spanish craft of cold-pressed excellence.