O-Med Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 500ml

O-Med's Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single-varietal oil made from Picual olives grown on the family's groves in Ácula, in the Granada province of Andalusia. Founded in 2010 by Juande and Paula, O-Med presses this bold, intensely fruity oil using cold-extraction methods, giving it flavours of fresh cut grass and aromatic herbs, finished with a genuine peppery kick. It's presented in a striking, limited-edition white square bottle, as much a table centrepiece as a store-cupboard staple.

Picual is the boldest of O-Med's two olive oils, with enough character to hold its own against strong flavours. Use it wherever you want the olive oil itself to come through – drizzled over meats, tomatoes and full-bodied cheeses, stirred through soups and stews, or finishing a bowl of pasta.

Recipes to try using this ingredient:

• Cantabrian Anchovies with Red Peppers, Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  

Why we love it:

• Made from 100% Picual olives, a variety known for its bold, intensely fruity character – cut grass, aromatic herbs and a genuine peppery finish
  
• Cold-pressed to preserve its natural antioxidants and polyphenols
  
• Robust enough to pair with meats, tomatoes, full-bodied cheese, soups, stews and pasta without being lost
  
• Presented in a striking, limited-edition white square bottle, this larger size suits a household that gets through olive oil regularly and makes a handsome addition to the table
• Made by O-Med, a family-owned producer that has worked these olive groves in Ácula, Granada, since 2010
  

How to use:

• Drizzle generously over sliced tomatoes, full-bodied cheese or cured meats
  
• Stir through soups, stews and pasta sauces for a peppery, herbaceous finish
  
• Use as the base for a garlicky dressing, such as with Cantabrian anchovies and roasted peppers
  
• Drizzle over Spanish stews such as chorizo, white bean and potato stew for a peppery finishing touch
  

More information:

• 500ml limited-edition white square bottle
  
• Naturally gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian
  
• Store in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat
  
• Allergens: None
  
• Ingredients: Superior category extra virgin olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means

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