How many times has the name Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil been associated with its spiciness?

Well, nothing could be further from the truth. Did you think the name Picual comes from its "picor" (spiciness)? Let me clarify that for you now, keep reading:
Picual oil owes its name to the olive variety, which is called Picual; its name refers to the pointed (pico) shape of the fruit, and not its flavor.

It is the most produced variety in the world. 20% of the world's olive groves and 50% of Spain's are of the Picual variety. Its main cultivation areas are in Andalusia, and especially in Jaén.
Trees of the Picual variety enjoy a high production capacity and are very tolerant to diverse climatic conditions.

Its oil has great personality, with a lot of body and a green olive fruitiness, with hints of olive leaf appreciated in the flavor; its spiciness and bitterness are balanced, which means that the spiciness and bitterness disappear quickly on the palate. It is one of the most consumed olive oils and the one customers are most satisfied with.
The flavor of spiciness and bitterness is a virtue of a good oil; they are positive attributes in extra virgin olive oils obtained through cold extraction.

There are oils with different flavors, and this is due to polyphenols. To explain it simply, polyphenols are natural antioxidants from most vegetables; in olive oil, they prevent fats from oxidizing in the bloodstream and clogging vessels. They also have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect; we could say it is a natural version of ibuprofen. Our Picual olive is one of the varieties that contains the highest levels of polyphenols. Therefore, its oil is one of the best; we can choose it with the complete peace of mind that we are taking home an exceptional product in every way—to take care of our family, and our cooking will gain in both flavor and health.

It is clear that a good extra virgin olive oil must taste like the healthy fruit it comes from. And as we have seen, the Picual variety has more properties compared to other varieties and a better flavor.
All this makes it a favorite for cooking enthusiasts; it is ideal for any stew, baked fish, frying, and baking, in addition to being used raw, which adds a special touch.