Castillo de Piñar Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 10L
High Quality <0.2% Acidity
The excellence of this extra virgin olive oil is born in olive farming traditions carried down through generations. Select handpicked Picual Olives give body to this elegant oil whose characteristics correspond to International Olive Council (IOC) standards. It contains no additives or blends, preserving its aroma, flavor and health benefits. Castillo de Piñar Olive Oil is of the highest quality, presenting a balance of spicy and buttery tones which are characteristic of the Picual olive and favored by chefs.
Fresh Aroma & Robust Flavor
A fresh and fruity aroma with the slight fragrance of a recently mown lawn.
The flavor is full-bodied, fresh and robust. Our oil conveys a buttery quality, a touch of wood, a hint of tannin and a smooth finish on the palette with a slightly peppery aftertaste.
Versatile in the Kitchen
Excellent with salads and fresh or grilled vegetables, either as a dressing or vinaigrette. Also useful in the preparation of all types of meat, fish and seafood. Outstanding when folded into pasta, seasonings and marinades.
100% Picual Olives
Castillo de Piñar Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced exclusively with Picual olives. Picual olives enhance prepared foods both in appearance and by adding a sweet and peppery finish to the taste. The best OEVOO and EVOO come from Picual Olives. These olives take their name from the pointed shape (peak) of the olive. Originally from Jaén and surrounding areas such as Granada and Cordoba, Picual Olives are the most highly sought after variety and produce oil known for its floral aroma, distinctive flavor, high Oleic Acid Content, and high Stability Rate.
Bag-In-Box Packaging
Sturdy & Convenient BIB's Preserve Olive Oil's Quality
Castillo de Piñar Extra Virgin Olive Oil is also available in Bag-In-Box (BIB) packaging, which is ideal for restaurant kitchens and many other uses. The reduced weight and volume of this efficient and economic packaging allows it to be easily and inexpensively stored and transported, while the versatile size and practical design make it extremely easy to access in a busy kitchen.
Technical Specifications
Type of Oil |
Extra Virgin |
Acidity |
less and 0.2 |
Variety of Olives |
Picual |
Source |
Granada, Jaen, and Cordoba |
Period of Harvest |
November and December |
Extraction System |
"Cold Press" extracted within 6 hours of harvest solely by mechanical methods |
Filtering |
Filtered using gravity filtration and when bottling a continuous microporous filtration system |
Appearance |
The oil is green in color due to the high level of polyphenol antioxidants present during the harvest |
Packaging |
250ml Bottle (24 per case), 500ml Bottle (12 per case), 5L, 10L, 20L Bag-in-Box (BIB), Drums, Totes, Flexi-tanks |
High Volume Customers
If you are a restaurant or other business that utilizes olive in large quantities, please contact us to discuss volume discounts.