Melgarejo Premium Picual is an extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from Picual olives by Aceites Melgarejo, a family-run mill located in Pegalajar, in the heart of Jaén's olive-growing region. This monovarietal is designed to showcase the intensity and character of one of the province's most representative varieties.
Production begins with a careful selection of the fruit, aiming to preserve its qualities from the olive grove to the oil extraction. The result is an expressive EVOO with a marked presence of green nuances, where the characteristic power of the Picual variety is combined with a clean and balanced profile.
On the nose, it offers a green fruitiness of remarkable intensity, with aromas that evoke tomato vine, freshly cut grass, and olive leaf, accompanied by hints of green almond. On the palate, it shows a firm structure and a pleasant sensation of freshness. The bitterness appears in a defined way and the spiciness grows progressively, prolonging the vegetable nuances and adding persistence to the whole.
Its intensity makes it especially interesting to enjoy raw and in preparations where the oil plays a starring role. Melgarejo Premium Picual pairs very well with toast, tomato, salads, vegetables, legumes, and cream soups, as well as meats, cheeses, and intensely flavored dishes.
