OMED Early Harvest Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 O-Med are renowned for their early harvest olive oils and usually harvest in late October

Picual extra virgin olive oil has a more distinctive character. It is probably one of the most recognizable varieties due to its more intense flavor, with herbaceous notes of tomato and artichoke. More body and more character.

It tends to be more  bitter and peppery  than Arbequina, which many people associate with a robust oil. Green aromas, such as olive leaf, tomato plant, or freshly cut grass, are also common.  Outstanding complexity. Its color is golden, green, clear and bright.

Picual olive oil goes very well in dishes where the oil is the main ingredient. Fits with meats, for all kind of tomato salads, drizzle it over full body cheeses, for cold soups like vichysoisse or gazpacho/salmorejo.

O-Med is a family run olive mill tucked into the footrhills oid teh Sierra Nevada where heritage meets innovation.

At O-Med the entire production process from olive harvesting to bottling is carefully controlled, because they believe that this is the only way to guarantee the highest quality product. Their extra virgin olive oils are made using the most modern technology.

They are very early harvest oils, rich in aromas and complex flavors. To ensure this, all O-Med oils are preserved with nitrogen to prevent oxidation.

If you are unsure which Olive Oil is for you Arbequina or Picual, have a quick read of our guide HERE, it may help you.