Best Before Date: 2027.05.31 | Lot: BECO27003026

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 Oro Bailén Picual Bio 2025 is an uncompromisingly intense, deep green extra virgin olive oil of exceptional expressiveness. Even on the nose, a striking, almost electrifying spectrum of aromas unfolds: couch grass as a clear overture, followed by chicory, green banana peel, and freshly cut grass.

 On the palate, this vibrant green energy continues with force. Artichoke leaves and stems further define the flavor and introduce the pronounced bitterness, followed later by a powerful, lingering spiciness that tingles on the tongue and continues to sting even minutes after the last sip. An oil with a truly lasting aftertaste – demanding, vibrant, uncompromising. Crazy. Wow.


 Origin & Processing
 This organic Picual olive oil comes from Villanueva de la Reina in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, and is produced at the world-renowned Aceites Oro Bailén mill. Oro Bailén is considered one of the most consistently high-quality producers worldwide and was awarded the title of best olive oil mill in the world by World's Best Olive Oils (Heiko Schmidt) in 2024/2025. The olives are harvested early, exclusively from certified organic farms, and cold-extracted at low temperatures within a very short time. The result is an oil of maximum freshness, high phenolic density, and remarkable structural precision.

 Character & Classification
 This organic Picual is not a pleasing oil. It's a statement. An olive oil for those seeking a radical, green depth. Bitterness and pungency are not mere byproducts here, but fundamental pillars of the flavor profile. Those looking for mild, sweet olive oils are in the wrong place. However, those who want to know just how uncompromising, vegetal, and vibrant a great Picual can taste will find here one of the most impressive examples of the 2025 vintage.


 background
 Picual is the most widely cultivated olive variety in the world. It originates in the Andalusian province of Jaén, the world's largest olive-growing region. During its ripening process, this rather large olive undergoes a virtually complete organoleptic transformation, shifting from green, leafy notes to red forest fruits – especially blackcurrants. While the Picual olives for Oro Bailén Picual Bio are harvested and processed green as early as October, most Andalusian mills typically don't open until late December to process fully ripened olives with a high oil content. One is quality, the other quantity.


 Food pairing
 Oro Bailén Picual BIO demands strong or contrasting partners. It unfolds its strength raw on toasted bread with sea salt (a true adventure that will make your tongue, palate and throat burn), burrata or mozzarella, ice cream; also great with grilled vegetables, bitter leafy greens, beef, lamb, game or aged cheese.


 Note from the Master of Olive Oil
 "This oil is not for the faint of heart. The Picual Bio 2025 from Oro Bailén is extremely powerful, green, bitter, spicy – magnificent. Without a doubt, this oil doesn't settle for a supporting role. Put it in the spotlight!"
 — Silvan Brun, Master of Olive Oil

 Import, warehousing & quality assurance
 To ensure the enjoyment doesn't end with the product description, this oil was imported into Switzerland under temperature-controlled conditions (between 6 and 18 °C, depending on the truck). The oil is also stored at a constant ambient temperature of 15–18 °C, protected from light. This temperature-controlled logistics preserves the chemical, physiological, and sensory quality of the olive oil to the best of our ability. In the olive oil business—especially in the premium segment—such meticulous care is essential, yet evoo.expert is one of the very few retailers who consistently maintain an unbroken cold chain. You can smell and taste the difference.