Oro Bailén Cristal Picual 500ml or 250ml

Why this olive oil is special

Oro Bailén Picual Black is a striking example of what the Picual olive can achieve at the highest level. The olives are harvested very early in Jaén, when yields are still low but green aromas, freshness and phenolic intensity can be at their most expressive. The oil is made from 100% Picual and combines a powerful structure with remarkable precision.

In our Olive Oil Guide, this oil scores 9 for fruitiness, 8 for pepperiness and 9 for complexity. It is intense without becoming heavy or coarse. The combination of fresh green fruit, distinct bitterness and a long peppery finish makes it especially appealing to lovers of characterful Extra Virgin olive oil. Its place among the absolute world elite in the 2025/2026 harvest once again confirms its consistent quality.

Oro Bailén is produced by the Gálvez-González family in Bailén, in the province of Jaén. The family controls the entire process themselves, from their own olive groves and the exact harvest moment to processing and bottling. The Picual olives are harvested early and processed quickly to limit oxidation and preserve as much of their fresh green character as possible. Oro Bailén has built its international reputation especially around Picual and is now one of Jaén’s best-known producers of modern premium olive oil.