Nobleza del Sur: Tradicion 1640 Picual

EARLY HARVEST 2025

A 100% Picual extra virgin olive oil from Jaén, southern Spain, produced by Nobleza del Sur as part of their Tradición 1640 range. This oil is made from carefully selected olives, harvested early in the season and cold-extracted within hours to preserve freshness, aroma, and nutritional quality.

It is a characterful, green-style olive oil with medium to high fruit intensity. The aroma is complex and fresh, showing notes of olive leaf, freshly cut grass, wheat stalk, and tomato plant, alongside green fruit hints of banana, apple, and almond. On the palate it is well-balanced and structured, opening with a smooth entry followed by a gentle bitterness and a clear, lingering peppery finish typical of high-quality Picual oils.

The early harvest method results in a lower yield but a more concentrated oil, naturally rich in polyphenols and with a very low acidity (around 0.1–0.2%). This gives it both intensity and stability.

Versatile and expressive, it works especially well as a finishing oil—ideal for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, fish, pasta, cheeses, and tomato-based dishes. It can also elevate simple preparations like fresh bread, where its full aromatic profile can be appreciated.

A bold yet elegant extra virgin olive oil that reflects the depth and tradition of southern Spanish olive growing.