Castillo de Canena Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Picual extra virgin olive oil is among the most famous and widely produced olive oil varieties in the world, renowned for its high stability, bold peppery finish, and rich antioxidant polyphenols. While 'Aceite de oliva picual' refers fundamentally to the olive varietal native to Andalusia, prominent single-estate bottles widely imported and sold across the United States represent standard-setting artisanal producers. Among the most widely distributed and acclaimed brands found in specialty and gourmet retailers across the US is Castillo de Canena.

Castillo de Canena is an internationally renowned family estate based in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, Spain. The company takes its name from the historic family castle that sits in the village of Canena, where olive cultivation by the Vañó family dates back to 1780. The company controls the entire chain of production on its family estates, carrying out harvest, cold-extraction, and bottling strictly within Spain.

While several other notable producers—such as Oro Bailén, Garcia de la Cruz, and generic private-label supermarket lines—also market Picual extra virgin olive oil in the United States, Castillo de Canena remains privately held and operated by the Vañó family through Castillo de Canena Olive Juice S.L., headquartered in Canena (Jaén), Spain.