Picual
Character
- Intensity
- Plant profile
- Fresh grass
- Olive leaf
- Tomato
- Medium bitterness
- Balanced pungency
Furia Selección
extra virgin olive oil
PICUAL · Intensity and character
- 100 % Picual
- Cold extraction
- Limited production
- Selected harvest
Currently available in our official Amazon store.
The criterion before noise
We don't select an oil because it's intense.
We select it when that intensity is balanced.
Profile Picual
An oil
with character.
The Picual has an intense vegetal profile, with notes of fresh grass, olive leaf and tomato, accompanied by medium bitterness and balanced pungency.
- 01Fresh grass
- 02Olive leaf
- 03Tomato
- 04Medium bitterness
- 05Balanced pungency
Performance and selection
5–6 KG↓≈ 1 L
Approximately 5 to 6 kg of olives to obtain 1 liter of our oil, depending on the yield of the harvest.
The ratio varies in each campaign. The performance is not strong: it is observed and it is decided which lot is up to.Own harvest · Cold extraction
Extract better.
Do not extract any more.
Picual extra virgin olive oil with character, green fruitiness and balanced intensity. Unfiltered and unpolished, it settles naturally before bottling. Our extra virgin olive oil comes from our own harvest and is obtained by cold extraction.
Quality is understood
The color does not define
quality.
We do not chase an artificially intense green. Color alone does not determine the quality of a extra virgin olive oil. Each variety and each harvest express its natural hue. Our priority is the balance of the product, not to follow a visual fashion.
Two profiles, a personal choice.
Picual versus Arbequina.
Arbequina
Delicateness
- Softer profile
- Fruity
- Almond
- Apple
- Ripe banana
- Gentle opening
- Less bitterness and pungency
On the table
How to enjoy
a Picual?
Raw
Toast · Tomato · Salads · Vegetables
In the kitchen
Meat · Stews · Roasts · Sauces
They are gastronomic orientations, not limits. Personal taste ends up deciding.
The criterion Furia
Not all the oil goes in.
at Furia Selección.
We select product, lot and profile. The existence of oil does not automatically mean that Furia Selección oil exists.
Find out how we select →Furia Selección
extra virgin olive oil Picual
100 % Picual
Before you choose it
Five direct answers.
Is it a very intense oil?
It has more character than a Arbequina, but we seek that intensity, bitterness and pungency remain balanced.
Why can it sting?
The pungency is a natural sensation that can be part of the profile of an extra virgin. In Picual it is usually more perceptible.
Can it be used for cooking?
Yes. It works both raw and in cooking, especially when you want the oil to have presence.
How to keep the OVE correctly?
Closed, away from light and heat sources. Air, light and temperature accelerate its evolution.
What is the difference compared to Arbequina?
Picual expresses a more vegetal and intense profile. Arbequina offers a smoother, fruitier and more delicate input.
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Questions about
extra virgin olive oil Picual.
Choosing better starts by understanding what you are choosing. Answers remain on this page and can be opened without leaving the product.
Is it an unfiltered olive oil?
Our Picual is produced without filtering or polishing. Before bottling, it is left to settle naturally so that the sediments separate.
Why can it look clean if it doesn't leak?
Because natural rest allows the separation of sediments. The clean appearance of the oil should not be confused with a conventional filtering process.
What is a extra virgin olive oil Picual?
It is a extra virgin olive oil made from olives of the variety Picual. The category extra virgin olive oil requires obtaining only by mechanical procedures and compliance with chemical and sensory requirements.
What does oil taste like Picual?
It usually expresses an intense vegetal profile. In our selection, memories of fresh grass, olive leaf and tomato appear, with medium bitterness and balanced pungency.
What is the difference between Picual and Arbequina?
Picual usually shows greater intensity, bitterness and pungency. Arbequina tends to a smoother and fruitier profile, with notes of almond, apple and ripe fruit.
Why does the oil sting Picual?
The pungency can be part of the natural sensory profile of the oil. It does not mean it is damaged: its intensity depends on the variety, the harvest and the process.
What does cold extraction mean?
It means that the temperature is kept under control during mechanical extraction. This care helps preserve the aromatic and sensory characteristics of the oil.
Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil Picual?
Yes. It can be used in raw and cooking. Its character fits especially well in stews, roasts, meats, sauces, toast and tomato dishes.
Which is best for toast, Picual or Arbequina?
Depending on taste. Picual provides a plant and intense presence; Arbequina offers a softer, sweeter and fruitier profile.
How is a extra virgin olive oil stored?
Keep it tightly closed, away from direct light and heat sources. Careful conservation helps to protect its aroma and flavor.
Does the green color mean an oil is better?
No. Color alone does not determine quality. Variety, maturity and harvest influence tonality, while the category depends on chemical and sensory criteria.
How much oil do you get from a kilo of olives?
There is no identical figure for all crops. In our case we use approximately 5 to 6 kg of olives per litre, according to the actual yield of the campaign.