PICUAL: the character of a variety that leaves no one indifferent

Some varieties please everyone. Others, like PICUAL, either win you over completely… or they don't. But one thing is beyond dispute: once it has you, there's no going back. This Andalusian variety ...

Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual: The Three-Second Test That Tells You Which One You're Tasting

Updated: August 2026 Three names keep showing up on olive oil labels: Arbequina, Hojiblanca and Picual. Most people have read them a thousand times without really knowing what they mean. Migue ca...

Arbequina Olive Oil

Arbequina EVOO is an oil traditionally associated with Lleida and Tarragona, although in recent years it has spread across Spain, particularly Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha. Arbequina is a smal...

Hojiblanca Olive Oil

📅 Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Mi Oliva Gourmet Hojiblanca olive oil is one of the most representative EVOOs from southern Andalusia. Its name comes from the whitish underside of the leaves of t...

Characteristics of Picual Olive Oil

Picual olive oil is one of the purest oils available, with a distinctive character and truly unique qualities. The Picual variety is among the most widely cultivated olives across Spain. Its defin...