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100% Picual · Early harvest · D.O.P. Baena
100% Picual · Early harvest · D.O.P. Baena
100% Picual monovarietal
100% Organic
+1200 mg/kg polyphenols
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100% Picual · Early harvest · D.O.P. Baena
100% Picual monovarietal harvested at the exact moment of veraison —when the olive begins to turn from green to purple and reaches its peak polyphenol content. Cold extraction below 27°C. Over 1200 mg/kg of polyphenols. Intense aroma of green tomato, artichoke and leaf, with a powerful spicy finish.
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The Origin
★★★★★
Cortijo de Suerte Alta’s Picual en Envero is an organic monovarietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil protected under the Baena Designation of Origin (D.O.P.), made 100% from Picual olives, native to the south of Córdoba and considered the queen of Mediterranean oils for its character, intensity and exceptional polyphenol content.
Harvesting takes place at the exact moment of veraison: the narrow two-week window in which the olive turns from intense green to violet and concentrates its phenolic compounds at their peak. The olives reach the mill in under four hours and are cold-extracted below 27°C. The result: an EVOO with over 1200 mg/kg of polyphenols and an acidity below 0.12%.
Intense, green aroma of tomato plant, artichoke and freshly cut olive leaf. On the palate: vibrant fruitiness, pronounced noble bitterness and a long peppery finish that is the signature of a true early-harvest Picual. Ranked among the ten best EVOOs in the world at NYIOOC and EVOOLEUM. Available in 250ml, 500ml, 1L tin and 3L tin.
Technical data
Technical characteristics and certifications of the Picual en Envero. Each batch’s traceability is printed on the numbered back label.
Category
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Varieties
100% single-varietal Picual
Designation of Origin
Baena D.O.P. (Córdoba)
Type of cultivation
Certified organic · Young grove (10-40 years)
Harvest
At veraison · Early October
Harvesting
Manual and selective mechanized
Extraction
En frío < 27 °C, en menos de 4 horas
Polyphenols
+1200 mg/kg
Acidity
< 0,12%
Formats
250ml · 500ml · 1L tin · 3L tin
Packaging
Opaque green glass with anti-refill cap
Storage
Cool, dark place · 18 months
Certifications
CCPAE · USDA Organic · JAS · D.O.P. Baena
Origin
Baena, Córdoba, Andalucía, España
Sensory tasting
Sight: intense green with golden reflections. Nose: medium intensity, soft notes of chlorophyll, green leaf and freshly cut grass. Palate: harmonious, evolving persistently toward ripe almonds. Moderate bitterness and pungency.
Assessed by the official IOC panel and by international judges in New York, Tokyo, and London.
Fruity
9.0
Sweetness
1.0
Bitterness
9.0
Pungency
7.0
Green leaf
9.0
Ripe almond
8.0
Fig tree
7.0
Citrus
6.5
The process
Four generations tending the same olive grove since 1924. No shortcuts, no chemicals, and the respect owed to a tree that has stood longer than any of us.
1. Young Picual olive grove. 50 hectares dedicated to intensive cultivation of the Picual variety, with trees between 10 and 40 years old. CAAE organic certification since 1996. Drip irrigation and native ground cover between rows.
2. Harvest at veraison. When the olive enters the transition from green to violet —known as “veraison”— is when it concentrates the maximum amount of polyphenols. We produce fewer kilos per hectare, but every drop is packed with natural antioxidants.
3. Bioclimatic mill. From branch to mill in under 4 hours. Immediate milling, short malaxation and cold extraction below 27°C. Discover the mill →
4. Natural decanting and bottling. Rested in stainless steel tanks under an inert atmosphere and bottled in opaque green glass for complete protection from light.
In the kitchen
Picual en Envero is a versatile EVOO that shines both raw and in gentle cooking. Its medium intensity and persistent finish of ripe almond make it ideal for bold dishes and for lovers of a well-balanced Picual character.
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Grilled meats
Red meats, T-bone steaks and game. Its moderate bitterness balances the fat, and its persistence complements smoky flavours.
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Salmorejo and gazpacho
Creamy Cordoban salmorejo is elevated with a generous drizzle of Picual. It adds body and finishes with an elegant pungency.
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Roasted vegetables
Roasted peppers, aubergines and courgettes with flaked salt and a finishing drizzle of raw Picual.
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Oily fish
Tuna, sardines and bonito. The intensity of Picual stands up to the deep flavour of grilled oily fish.
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Legumes
Chickpeas, lentils and stews. A raw spoonful drizzled on serving turns the dish into a sensory experience.
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Bread, garlic and salt
The most Andalusian pairing of all: a slice of rustic bread, a clove of garlic, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of freshly opened Picual.
Recognition
Recognized in competitions and guides across five continents. Each medal honors the work of four generations of the Heredia family.
NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
Gold Award · New York
Japan Olive Oil Prize
Premier · Tokyo
BIOL · Organic Award
Extra Gold · Italy
Great Taste Awards
3 Stars · United Kingdom
Olive Japan
Gold · Tokyo
Expoliva
Best EVOO · Jaén
Biofach
Best Olive Oil · Germany
PDO Baena
Annual Excellence · Córdoba
The origin
Picual is the most widespread variety in Andalusia and the most recognisable on the palate: body, intensity, and among the varieties with the highest natural polyphenol concentration in the Mediterranean olive grove.
Picual en Envero from Cortijo de Suerte Alta is produced with trees aged between 40 and 100 years, grown in both traditional and intensive groves. The trees have precision drip irrigation. These plots are located on the Albendín estate, in Baena.
The key lies in the exact moment of harvest: veraison, that narrow two-week window in which the olive turns from green to violet and concentrates its organoleptic and phenolic compounds at their peak expression.
Picual en Envero · Harvested at the precise moment of envero · D.O.P. Baena Olive Grove
Harvest philosophy
Bringing the harvest forward to veraison means producing fewer kilos of oil per hectare —between 25% and 30% less than the traditional harvest—, but each kilo concentrates a far superior sensory profile and almost triple the polyphenols. It has been our family’s commitment for three decades: quality over volume.
From branch to mill
"Harvesting a Picual at veraison is an Andalusian secret. Our family sacrifices volume to share it with those we love most: family, friends and customers."
1996
Certified organic
Three decades of organic CAAE farming — pioneers in the Baena D.O.
+1200
mg/kg polyphenols
Maximum natural concentration thanks to harvesting at envero of the Picual variety.
2h
From branch to mill
On-site mill at the heart of the estate: immediate extraction to preserve all the freshness.
The blend and its character
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Origin
Córdoba, Andalusia
Picual is the native and predominant variety of Andalusian olive groves. It thrives and adapts better than any other to Baena’s brown limestone soils and continental climate.
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Health
Natural antioxidant
It is, by far, the variety with the highest natural polyphenol content in the world. Hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein, and oleocanthal in exceptional concentrations.
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Character
Body and persistence
Intense green fruitiness, noble bitterness, elegant pungency, and a very persistent finish with notes of ripe almond and garden tomato plant.
Sensory tasting
Sight: intense green with golden reflections. Nose: medium intensity, soft notes of chlorophyll, green leaf and freshly cut grass. Palate: harmonious, evolving persistently toward ripe almonds. Moderate bitterness and pungency.
Assessed by the official IOC panel and by international judges in New York, Tokyo, and London.
Fruity
9.0
Sweetness
0
Bitterness
9.0
Pungency
7.0
Green leaf
9.0
Ripe almond
8.0
Fig tree
7.0
Citrus
6.5
Recognition
Main award
Picual en Envero has been selected among the World’s Best Healthy EVOOs in the World Best Healthy EVOO Contest, for its healthy composition of fatty acids, oleocanthal and biophenols.
The World Best Healthy Evoo Contest · 2021/2022
Picual en Envero from Cortijo de Suerte Alta has been recognized by leading international EVOO guides and competitions: NYIOOC World (Global Top 10), Japan Olive Oil Prize, Olive Japan, EVOO Ranking, EVOOLEUM, BIOL (Italy, organic), D.O.P. Baena, and many other national and international awards.
Behind every medal lies the same decision: not to tamper with what the olive tree already does well.
The collection in pictures
The young olive grove, the exact moment of veraison, and the nuances that give Picual its unmistakable identity.
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Frequently asked questions
We answer the most common questions about the Picual variety, veraison, polyphenols, and formats.
Véraison (envero) is the exact ripening point when the olive begins to turn from green to violet. It is the window in which the fruit concentrates the highest amount of polyphenols. Harvesting at this point takes experience: it lasts only 10 to 15 days a year, and every hour counts.
Picual is, by genetics, the variety with the highest natural polyphenol content in the world. Its olives produce hydroxytyrosol, oleocanthal, and oleuropein in especially high concentrations. Harvested at véraison, that concentration multiplies.
Yes. It holds European organic certification (CCPAE), USDA Organic, and JAS (Japan), as well as the Baena D.O.P. and SIQEV QvExtra seals. Grown without herbicides or synthetic fertilizers since 1996 — pioneers in the Baena D.O.P.
Thanks to its high natural antioxidant concentration, Picual en Envero is one of the most stable EVOOs there are. Stored properly (in a cool, dark, tightly sealed place), it keeps its qualities for 18-24 months. Once opened, we recommend consuming it within 3-4 months to enjoy its fruitiness at its best.
Delivery within 24-48 hours on the Spanish mainland and 3-5 days for the Balearic and Canary Islands. Free shipping on orders over €59. Full traceability and order tracking are available in your account after purchase.
The Coupage Natural is a blend from our century-old olive grove (Picudo, Picual, Hojiblanco). The Marqués de Prado is the Family Selection (Arbequina, Picual), smoother and more elegant. The Picual En Envero is a single-varietal, with a more intense character and the highest polyphenol concentration. If you like a characterful EVOO, this is your oil.
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