Camino de Anibal Picual Review

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3.75

Camino de Anibal Picual Review

This delicious Picual from Camino de Anibal is incredibly delicious. Because this oil is picked to press in under four hours from harvest, the olives were milled at the peak of quality. The bottle even has chemistry on it! With a low free fatty acidity of 0.1% (Remember – the International Olive Oil Council’s (IOOC) standard for EVOO is 0.8%) this oil is great for use with heat. Feel free to sear steaks and roast tomatoes, you name it, this oil would be delicious with all of the above. Because the oil has a Peroxide Value of 5.1 (IOOC standard = 20) it will have a pretty good shelf life as well, being far away from rancid and slowing oxidizing after harvest.

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Oil type : Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Certified organic olive oils use organically grown olives and meet organic production standards for their region. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil. By definition it must have some fruity flavor, zero defects, free fatty acid level below 0.8%, and be derived by cold extraction below 27°C ~ 80°F.

Cultivars : Picual

There are hundreds of olive tree varieties, each with its own distinct taste and aromas.

Intensity : Medium Robust

Intensity correlates to the amount of bitterness and/or pungency experienced when consuming an extra virgin olive oil. An olive oil with little bitterness that creates little to no sensation in the back of the throat is considered mild. A very bitter olive oil that causes a slight burning or spicy sensation in the mouth and throat is robust. We rate intensity between 5 values: Mild, Medium, Medium Robust, Robust and Extreme.

Acidity : 0.1%

Acidity is one of the quality parameters set by the IOC for extra virgin olive oil. By definition extra virgin olive oil must have a free fatty acid level below 0.8%. Acidity CANNOT be detected by sensory analysis. This value is always determined by a laboratory.

Harvest Date : Fall 2018

As a fresh food product, properly stored olive oil should be consumed within 2 years from the time of harvest for best flavor. Harvest runs from October through January in Northern Hemisphere regions, and from April through July in Southern Hemisphere regions.

Review

 

This delicious Picual from Camino de Anibal is incredibly delicious. Because this oil is picked to press in under four hours from harvest, the olives were milled at peak quality. The bottle even has chemistry on it! With a low free fatty acidity of 0.1% (Remember – the International Olive Oil Council’s (IOOC) standard for EVOO is 0.8%) this oil is great for use with heat. Feel free to sear steaks and roast tomatoes. This oil would be delicious with all of the above. Because the oil has a Peroxide Value of 5.1 (IOOC standard = 20) it will have a pretty good shelf life as well. This picual is far away from rancid and slowly oxidizes after harvest.

Picual is the most common varietal ground in Spain. Most picual groves are found in the city of Jaén, in Andalusia. Although Camino de Anibal Picual is harvested from their estate, located further north and closer to Valencia, in Hellín in the region of Albacete. At the foothills of the mountains, the region is perfect for growing olives. Albacete is slightly more temperate than the southern regions creating a less pungent olive as the trees are less stressed in the summer heat.

Love drizzling this lovely rich EVOO over fresh tomatoes and yogurt. The perfect afternoon snack! You can find even more recipes that use picual in Spain – Recipes for Olive Oil and Vinegar Lovers

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Tasting Notes
Versatile and not too pungent, this green tomato forward extra virgin and is definitely a great one for the pantry, perfect for salads, roasted veggies and tomato-based pasta sauces. Check out some recipes that would be perfect using this olive oil!
Recommended Uses
Cooking, Frying, Salads, Grilling, Soups, Vegetables
Packaging Notes
Packed in brightly coloured containers, that are sealed and light tight, these bottles catch your eye and keep the oil as fresh as they can.

Camino de Anibal Picual Flavor Profiles

Intensity

Medium Robust

Origin Country

Spain

Origin State/Province

Jaen

Cultivar

Picual

Harvest Date

Fall 2018

Producer

Camino de Anibal

Camino de Anibal Picual

Camino de Anibal

3.75

From $16.99

Camino de Anibal Picual Pairs Well With

Noodles

This oil has so many herbaceous and tomato-forward notes, it is perfect tossed with fresh noodles and dusted with some parmesan cheese

Salad

Well balanced and complex, yet not overwhelming this picual is delightful whisked into a salad dressing with a bit of Dijon mustard and a splash of vinegar

Grilled Vegetables

Fresh and stable are the two qualities that make this oil so perfect for grilling vegetables! Zucchini, tomatoes, and eggplant are so delicious with this oil.

About me, Emily

Olive Oil Sommelier, level 2, an expert in sensory analysis and judge at international olive oil competitions. Educated at the International Culinary Center and the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O), I share transparent, authentic, quality education all about olive oil.
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