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A Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced in Arquillos (Jaén) by the Castilla family for three generations, currently led by Beatriz Castilla. Their focus is on creating a quality product and a deep love for the land and the origins of Jaén's olive groves.

This early harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil with designation of origin from the Sierra de Segura is a creation of the Rama family, who for several generations have cultivated the traditional olive grove in the Jaén mountain range.

We were surprised because it stands out from other Picual olive oils in our catalog due to its aromatic herbs, typical of the area where the olive trees are grown. Furthermore, since this extra virgin olive oil is part of a family project, we wanted to feature it on Molino y Cata.

MOCA is Molino y Cata's selection of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It's an EVOO for everyday use in a convenient, consumer-friendly format. As producers, when we started Molino y Cata, we didn't want to compete with the excellent brands we already carry. However, we also wanted the feeling of bottling something of our own, made from our own olive groves. MOCA is an Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced at the beginning of the harvest season, selected to maintain a fruity aroma and flavor while remaining affordable for most consumers. From this selection, we bottle the best batches for our own use and for yours. A product we hope you enjoy.

The O-MED premium gift set includes their award-winning Arbequina and Picual Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oils in a 500ml format in a special protected box, perfect for gifting on a special occasion.

An Author's Olive Oil is one that a producer has decided to make exclusively with their own olives, regardless of whether it is in their own olive mill or through the so-called maquila .

The family has decided to create a natural blend of Picual, Picuda, and Hojiblanca olives. The olives were harvested from the grove and processed during the month of October, resulting in a unique and exclusive product of which only a limited number of bottles are produced, sourced from the Finca la Zazuela estate in Algarinejo, Granada.

For several years now, Castillo de Canena has been collaborating with the Andalusian Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Training (IFAPA) on the cultivation of a field of olive varieties from around the world, located on its land in Guadiana, next to the olive reception facility. Varieties from all over the world are grown on this land.

Every year, the brand selects varieties to create a blend. This year, 2026, the summa varietals includes Chemlali (Tunisia), Cornicabra (Castilla-La Mancha), Villalonga (Valencian Community), Leccino (Tuscany), Frantoio (Tuscany), Laelia (Galilee), Taggiasca (Liguria), Koroneiki (Crete), Zaity (Halab, Syria), and Galega Vulgar (Alto Minho, Portugal).

This Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil, matured in a sherry barrel, is a collaboration between Castillo de Canena and Lustau wineries. The Vañó brothers had long wanted to collaborate with Lustau on a joint product, which resulted in the brand acquiring an amontillado cask to mature the oil in. To produce it, the barrel is filled with the highest quality Arbequina olive oil and left to rest, rotating the barrel until it acquires the characteristic flavor and aroma of Montilla wine.

Castillo de Canena Primer Día de Cosecha Arbequina is an early harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil made in Jaén, from the plots that the brand has in La Loma and milled in its modern olive mill on the outskirts of Baeza.

Each year, Castillo de Canena chooses a representative artist to design its labels, and for its 20th anniversary, they have chosen the renowned architect Rafael Moneo to illustrate their bottles.

Castillo de Canena's Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a batch made with the first day of the harvest from this Jaén-based brand. Each year, Castillo de Canena selects a renowned artist or figure to create the illustration for its labels, and this year, for its 20th anniversary, they have chosen Rafael Moneo, one of the world's most influential architects and winner of the 1996 Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Elogio is the ultimate expression of a young and dynamic project located in the Sierra de Cazorla, in the municipality of Pozo Alcón. In just a few years, they have already achieved an excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the Picual variety , renowned not only for its organoleptic properties but also for its excellence in cultivation, harvesting, and production.

Oro del Desierto 1/10 is an extra virgin olive oil from a very early harvest, picked in the first days of October when the olives are still in the veraison stage, meaning they are almost green (approximately 95%). The name "1/10" refers to two key aspects: first, the harvest date, which is at the beginning of October (the 1st of the 10th month); and second, that 10 kg of olives of this quality and in this stage are needed to obtain one liter of this very special oil.

This is a freshly extracted, seasonal olive oil of exceptional quality. It is recommended to consume it raw only within the first 6 to 8 months after production to fully appreciate its flavor, aroma, and properties. It is made with a blend of Arbequina (40%) and Picual (60%) olive varieties and produced on the El Vicario estate in the Tabernas Desert (Almería).

Jabalcuz Early Harvest is one of the premium batches of Picual Early Harvest olives from the Sierra de la Pandera Andalusian Cooperative Society. While the most exceptional batches are reserved for Jabalcuz Gran Selección, Early Harvest packages its best oils in a more economical and affordable format.

When you want to replace vegetable or animal fats with a healthy, delicate yet very aromatic extra virgin olive oil, single-varietal Arbequina EVOOs are our go-to recommendation: they bring smoothness, creaminess, and a less bitter, less pungent profile thanks to a lower polyphenol load.

Castillo de Canena—one of our flagship brands—has raised the bar in recent harvests with its Castillo de Canena Family Reserve Arbequina: a premium EVOO at a fair price, noted for aromas reminiscent of fruit purée, biscuit, and a crowd-pleasing gourmet character.

Grown on the brand’s estates in Jaén and cared for year-round, this Jaén extra virgin olive oil consistently achieves exceptional quality in our tastings.

Technical Sheet — Castillo de Canena Family Reserve Arbequina

• Product: Castillo de Canena – Family Reserve Arbequina.
• Producer: Castillo de Canena (Jaén, Spain).
• Category: Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Variety: 100% Arbequina (single-varietal).
• Origin: own estates in the province of Jaén.
• Harvest: early (autumn), fruit at veraison.
• Harvesting: mainly mechanised with manual support depending on plot/terrain.
• Milling: cold, within hours of picking.
• Extraction: mechanical processes only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Sensory profile (summary): sweet, gentle entry; low bitterness and pungency; notes of fruit purée, biscuit, almond, and fresh grass.
• Recommended uses: ideal raw, in emulsions (mayonnaise, vinaigrettes) and baking; suitable for low–medium heat cooking.
• Sustainability: grove management focused on biodiversity and habitat care.
• Ingredients: 100% olive juice (Arbequina).
• Allergens: none.
• Packaging & sizes: glass bottle; formats subject to availability (e.g., 500 ml / 250 ml).
• Storage: keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Lot / best before: see label.

Picual is not only the most widespread variety in the province of Jaén—it also symbolizes how Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil has quietly yet decisively earned a place on the world’s gastronomic map.

The brand Castillo de Canena, found on the shelves of discerning gourmet stores, achieves year after year what we consider a true premium EVOO should be: aromatic, complex, and consistent.

This extra virgin olive oil from Jaén, produced on the brand’s estates between the Jandulilla and Guadiana rivers, is a superb example of the work that Castillo de Canena has carried out in its groves for over two decades. Across more than 1,800 hectares—including a natural area the brand has reforested in joint projects with SEO BirdLife and Olivares Vivos—you’ll find everything from a variety garden to organic and biodynamic groves.

Technical Sheet — Castillo de Canena Reserva Familiar Picual

• Product: Castillo de Canena – Reserva Familiar Picual.
• Producer: Castillo de Canena (Jaén, Spain).
• Category: Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).
• Variety: 100% Picual (single-varietal).
• Origin: own estates in Jaén (between Jandulilla and Guadiana; around Canena/Úbeda-Baeza).
• Harvest: early (autumn), fruit at veraison.
• Harvesting: combined (mechanised and manual) depending on plot and terrain.
• Milling: cold, within hours of picking.
• Extraction: mechanical processes only; controlled temperature < 27 °C.
• Selection & traceability: controlled lots from field to mill to ensure consistency.
• Sensory profile (summary): green fruitiness with grassy and garden (tomato) notes; balanced bitterness and pungency.
• Sustainability: biodiversity-oriented grove management and habitat enhancement.
• Ingredients: 100% olive juice (Picual).
• Allergens: none.
• Packaging & sizes: glass bottle; formats subject to availability (e.g., 500 ml / 250 ml).
• Storage: keep in a cool, dark place; close after each use; avoid light and heat.
• Lot / best before: see label.

An Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Jaén, grown in Arquillos; a project by Beatriz Castilla, who makes an effort every year to produce a fantastic Early Harvest Extra Virgin during the month of October.

This is a truly special product. From a small production run and presented in an exclusive bottle designed for the brand's tenth anniversary, it is also currently the flagship brand of Iberoleum, the guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Spain.

Almaoliva Arbequino is an extra virgin olive oil made exclusively with olives of the Arbequina variety by Almazaras de la Subbética, in the heart of Cordoba.

Within our collection of cooperative extra virgin olive oils, it occupies a prominent position, as the cooperative surpasses itself every year with the harvesting, cold extraction and packaging of this olive juice.

Almazaras de la Subbética is a second-level cooperative , which brings together 18 cooperatives from this mountain range in Córdoba whose climate and location, together with the professionalism of the farmers and workers, produces some of the most awarded juices in the world.

The Arbequina variety produces a smooth and delicate extra virgin olive oil , suitable for all palates. Despite its delicacy, this Almaoliva displays exceptional complexity with aromas reminiscent of green almond, grass, banana, nuts, and tomato.

This oil has positioned itself in recent years among the most important competitions in the sector, highlighting the awards in the Evooleum Guide of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world , Flos Olei, World's Best Olive Oils and the Iberoleum guide of the best oils in Spain .

For consumers looking for quality and versatility, both for raw consumption and to add a special touch to their cooking recipes, this is an exceptional extra virgin olive oil in our premium collection .

Almaoliva is the sweet and delicate single-varietal Arbequina olive oil from Almazara de la Subbética. An oil that pleases all palates and consistently ranks among the top winners in national and international awards. An extra virgin olive oil recognized worldwide.

Rincón de la Subbética is an organic extra virgin olive oil produced by Almazaras de la Subbética in the mountains of Córdoba, Spain. It is a blend of a single-varietal Hojiblanca olive that has won more than 720 awards throughout its history.

This extra virgin olive oil of the Hojiblanca variety is produced by manual and automated harvesting by the members of the cooperatives that are grouped within Almaliva, under the Almazaras de la Subbética brand .

The olive groves from which the olives for this extra virgin olive oil come are in many cases centuries old, and have been cared for by multiple generations of farmers from the mountains of Córdoba .

It is produced during the first days of October, seeking the optimal harvest point, just like other oils you can find in our collection of premium extra virgin olive oils . The time between harvesting and milling, which is done cold, is minimized. This enhances the aromas and flavors of this oil.

Furthermore, this oil is included within the Protected Designation of Origin of Priego de Córdoba, which ensures the quality standards of EVOO of the Hojiblanca and Picudo varieties produced in this region.

The Hojiblanca variety produces an impeccable and amazing oil , with a strong fruity aroma of green olives and grass, giving way to notes of tomato and artichoke, and finishing with fruits like banana. It has great complexity in its flavor.

For consumers seeking the highest quality and elegance, this is an organic olive oil perfect for consuming raw and adding a spicy touch to your favorite dishes.

Rincón de la Subbética is the flagship product of Almazaras de la Subbética. An exceptional organic extra virgin olive oil . The most awarded in the world.

This tasting pack contains the four single-varietal grape varieties produced by Finca la Torre on its Málaga estates. It includes Hojiblanca, Arbequina, Cornicabra, and Picudo.

The ONE Limited Edition Hojiblanca series is a single-varietal extra virgin olive oil from the first day of harvest from Finca la Torre, with exclusive packaging and case.

Hojiblanca is one of the most popular varieties in the Málaga area. Finca la Torre produces this biodynamic and organic extra virgin olive oil.

This Arbequina olive oil has a dual characteristic: It is an organic and biodynamic extra virgin olive oil. Finca la Torre is known for maintaining a careful cultivation and production process on its farms.

Two-bottle gift set of Oro Bailén. Includes Picual and Arbequina varieties from the Villanueva de la Reina brand.

The Quaryat Dillar four-variety case includes their award-winning Picual, Arbequina and Blend, plus their lemon-flavored variety on a base of Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a fully sustainable box made from cardboard and sugar cane.

This is a perfect product to give as a gift or to taste the oils from the Granada olive mill, located on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada natural park.

This is a personal project by Víctor Uceda, who decided to produce a limited run of 2,000 bottles of early harvest Picual olive oil. This special Cristina Lucas edition is also a charitable project, donating a portion of its profits to the NGO Babies Uganda. The designs on the box and bottle were created by the children who will benefit from part of the proceeds from the sale of this edition.

This extra virgin olive oil, made from the Pajarero variety, a very rare variety native to the south of the province of Córdoba, is grown by the Rubio-Chavarri family on their traditional olive grove in Priego de Córdoba.

This is part of a pioneering project for the aforementioned variety, launched in 2018 in the Priego region. The 2024/2025 campaign produced 471 liters, of which very few units are currently available.

This early harvest extra virgin olive oil is made with the Picual variety at the Puerta de las Villas estate in Mogón, Jaén. Its organic certification guarantees a high-quality product with a unique flavor. Perfect for those seeking a sustainably produced and environmentally friendly olive oil.

The San Vicente cooperative, located in Mogón, near the Cazorla, Segura, and Las Villas mountains, has been focusing on quality in recent years with this Early Picual. This is a special edition selected from the best wines from its cellar.

This Early Picual, harvested and processed during the month of October, symbolizes the excellence of a brand recognized throughout Spain for its effort and great results.

O-MED's award-winning Picual is olive juice produced during the month of October with carefully selected olives from the family estate. It is mechanically extracted, cold-pressed, and continuously filtered after extraction to preserve its organoleptic characteristics to the fullest.

This Picual has won the Spanish Food Award for three consecutive years, in addition to being one of the most internationally recognized brands among consumers.

This product is a delight. Made with a base of Extra Virgin Arbequina olives, the olives are ground together with selected lemons from the Lecrín Valley in Granada during the month of December to obtain an EVOO-based condiment with a fantastic lemon aroma.

To make this natural, additive-free product, more than a thousand lemons are hand-peeled and then hand-milled along with the olives to create a gourmet product that will delight even the most discerning consumer.