Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil (CHILE)

Grown in Chile and crushed during the April–May 2026 harvest, this Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a robust, expressive oil with the structure and lingering finish Picual lovers appreciate. Dry herb and anise lead the aroma and flavor profile, followed by stone fruit and a balanced combination of bitterness and peppery pungency. The finish is powerful yet composed, making this an excellent choice for cooks who enjoy a full-flavored extra virgin olive oil. Origin Chile Harvest April–May 2026 Intensity Robust Olive Variety Picual What It Tastes Like Dry herb and anise create an aromatic opening, followed by stone-fruit character and a satisfying balance of bitterness and peppery pungency. The finish is clean, structured, and lingering. How to Enjoy It Excellent for bread dipping, grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, beans, soups, tomato dishes, pasta, grilled meats, seafood, hearty salads, marinades, and finishing dishes where a robust olive oil can shine. ✦ Professionally Evaluated Flavor The organoleptic taste panel recorded pronounced fruitiness with complementary bitterness and pungency. Together, these characteristics give this Chilean Picual its robust structure while maintaining an appealing balance from first taste through the lingering finish. Fruitiness 4.0 Bitterness 3.0 Pungency 3.5 Quality You Can Measure Freshness & Chemistry at Harvest Laboratory profile recorded when the olives were harvested and crushed during April–May 2026 Biophenols / Polyphenols 437.7 ppm at crush Naturally occurring olive compounds associated with antioxidant activity and the fresh bitterness and peppery character of EVOO Oleic Acid 77.81% The principal monounsaturated fatty acid in olive oil and an important contributor to its natural stability Free Fatty Acids 0.16% A very low result reflecting sound fruit and careful handling during harvest, milling, and production Peroxide Value 3.56 A low measure of oxidation recorded when the oil was freshly produced DAGs 97.2% A strong freshness marker associated with careful processing and proper handling at the mill Additional Harvest Markers PPP <0.6 Squalene 7,233.1 Alpha-Tocopherols 260.3 Laboratory Reference: IOO322 Laboratory measurements represent the oil at the time of crush and naturally evolve as olive oil ages. The producer reports a smoke point of 392°F. Visit our tasting rooms in Blue Ridge, Ellijay, and Blairsville to sample this robust Chilean Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or order online and bring its bold, fresh character to your kitchen.