Oro Bailén New Harvest 24/25 Picual - 'Pi' edition

Cultivar: Monovarietal 100% Picual

Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Andalucia, Spain. 500 mls.

Profile: 'Pi' edition by Oro Bailen is a a textbook example of a world-class early-harvest Picual. Exceptionally balanced, with vibrant bitterness and pungency. Medium to high bitterness and spiciness (which is classic for an early Picual). Lingering notes of green fruit and almond.

Analysis:
Acidity: 0.10%
Polyphenols: 460
Peroxide Value: 3.4 mEq O2/kg
K232: 1.63
K270: 0.15

Harvest time: Late October / Early November
Best Before Date:  06/2026

Tasting notes: Medium fruitiness.

Aroma: Very intense and complex fruitiness; the power of fresh green olive dominates.
Secondary notes of tomato vine, fig leaf, freshly cut grass, green almond and banana peel. Hints of aromatic herbs like mint and basil. Designed to showcase Picual’s maximum aromatic expression without being harsh.

Selected awards:
Flos Olei Multiple (2015–2024) 98–99/100 pts; Top score for Picual
Jaén Selección Multiple (including 2022) Seal of Excellence Top provincial recognition in world capital of EVOO
NYIOOC Multiple Gold Awards Recognised globally for balance & aromatic intensity
London IOOC 2021/22 Gold Medals 
Evooleum Guide 2018/19 Best EVOO in World Best Monovarietal, Best Green Fruity, Best Spain, Best Picual
Mario Solinas (IOC) Various Finalist/Winner The most prestigious official quality award

From the producers:
"Oro Bailén is a prestigious Spanish extra virgin olive oil producer based in Villanueva de Andújar, Jaén, Andalusia. Founded by the Gálvez-González family, the company is known for its commitment to quality, tradition, and innovation in olive oil production.

The company is one of the world's most awarded olive oil producers with a score of 99 points in the 2023 edition of Flos Olei, the prestigious international olive oil guide. 

Their oils are made from carefully selected olives, harvested early in the season to ensure maximum freshness and complexity of flavour. The EVOOs are primarily from the picual and arbequina olive varieties, with the picual being particularly renowned for its intense fruitiness, balanced bitterness, and spiciness. The arbequina variety, on the other hand, offers a smoother and more delicate profile.

Oro Bailén has won numerous prestigious awards worldwide, including Gold Medals at the NYIOOC (New York International Olive Oil Competition) and Olive Japan, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the industry. The company prioritizes sustainability, using innovative techniques that enhance production without harming the environment."