Picual

Variety

Jaén

Origin

international awards

NYIOOC, Evooleum, Iberoleum

5,0

14 verified reviews

★★★★★

Selected by Mercedes

Jabalcuz Gran Selección

Jabalcuz (SCA Sierra de la Pandera)

14.00 € 28,00 €/L

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Order before 14:00, arrives May 27, 2026

Quantity

× 500ml

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★★★★★ Maria Jose Piquer

“Nuevamente todo un acierto el aceite que me habéis aconsejado, un aceite con sabor, olor y paladar exquisitos”

About this oil

Jabalcuz Gran Selección is an extra virgin olive oil of the variety Picual, produced in Jaén, crafted by Jabalcuz (SCA Sierra de la Pandera).

It has been recognised with 3 international awards.

Sensory profile

Sensory star crafted by Mercedes Uceda. With every order from Molino & Cata you receive a printed copy of this tasting sheet.

Tasting notes

An intensely green-fruity extra virgin, made from hand-selected olives harvested in October at the optimal moment of ripeness and milled immediately upon arrival at the mill, resulting in exceptional organoleptic qualities. A voluptuous nose reveals tomato vine, artichoke, green almond, fig tree, green apple, green banana, aromatic herbs and fresh grass. Bold presence on the palate -- bitterness is medium-high and the peppery sensation builds progressively across a broad spectrum, yet both harmonise with the fruitiness.

Pairing

This oil is especially suited to enhancing the flavour of fatty fish like salmon or tuna, whether baked or grilled. It also complements fresh or semi-cured cheeses beautifully, bringing out their dairy nuances. Ideal for dressing Mediterranean salads with tomato, cucumber and black olives. Pairs wonderfully with chocolate and fruit such as orange.

Mercedes' expert opinion

Jabalcuz proves that a cooperative can produce competition-grade oils. This Gran Seleccion has a voluptuous nose where I recognise tomato plant, artichoke, green almond, fig tree -- all at once, all beautifully integrated. On the palate the presence is commanding, with that medium-high bitterness and the progressive peppery finish that harmonise with the fruitiness. Selected olives, committed growers, loving yet technical craftsmanship, careful lot selection. That simple, that difficult. Proud to have contributed my grain of sand to this project once again this year.

Mercedes Uceda
Co-founder · Professional taster

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All about Jabalcuz Gran Selección

Technical sheet

3 3 awards

Variedad Picual

Productor Jabalcuz (SCA Sierra de la Pandera)

Origen Jaén

Categoría aove

Product information

Alérgenos No contiene

Conservación Lugar fresco y seco, protegido de luz y calor

Processing

Ingredientes 100% zumo de aceituna (Picual)

Extracción Procedimientos mecánicos; Tª < 27 °C

Envase Vidrio oscuro

Producer · Food operator

Jabalcuz (SCA Sierra de la Pandera)

Jaén

Reviews

5.0

1 review

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Jabalcuz is not a boutique mill. It is a cooperative born in 2004 from the merger of two historic cooperatives in Los Villares, Jaen: San Juan Bautista and Nuestra Senora del Rosario. This season alone it has produced 3.6 million kilos of oil, of which 2.5 million are extra virgin and virgin. Those numbers matter: they prove that scale and quality can go hand in hand when a cooperative does things right. Early-harvest Picual, olives picked in October and milled immediately. The cooperative sits in Los Villares, at the foot of the Sierra de la Pandera, at an altitude that makes a real difference in polyphenol concentration. The Gran Seleccion is the finest selection from that harvest -- the batches the technical team sets aside as exceptional. Three consecutive Jaen Seleccion awards -- 2024, 2025 and 2026 -- and a Mario Solinas 2025 from the International Olive Council in the Medium Green category. The Mario Solinas is the world's benchmark competition for olive oil. That a village cooperative wins it says everything about what can be achieved when rigour stands behind scale.

Why it's in Molino & Cata

Three consecutive Jaen Seleccion awards and a Mario Solinas. When a cooperative achieves those numbers, you pay attention. This is the cooperative Picual that proves quality and scale are not incompatible.

Technical information

Nutritional information

Per 100 ml

Nutritional information
Energy	3389 kJ / 824 kcal
Fat	91.6 g
of which saturates	14.2 g
Carbohydrate	0 g
of which sugars	0 g
Protein	0 g
Salt	0 g

Average EVOO values. Check the label for exact values.

Traceability

Lot data currently in our warehouse.

Lot in stock

JAB-PIC-VID-500

Net quantity

500 ml

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Frequently asked questions

Is it too strong for everyday use?

It depends on your taste. If you enjoy oil with character, it is perfect for daily use. If you prefer something gentler, explore our milder options.

5.0

1 review

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What our customers say

Maria Jose Piquer Verified

February 05, 2026

Another perfect recommendation

Once again, the oil you recommended was spot on: wonderful flavour, aroma and finish.

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