Melgarejo Picual 500ml is the flagship of olive production in Pegalajar, a monovarietal extra virgin olive oil that combines vegetal strength, harmony and a remarkably pleasant palatability. Its balance of flavours makes it one of the references most requested by gourmets and chefs.
Choosing Melgarejo Picual 500ml brings into the home an oil made from carefully selected olives that enhances any culinary creation. This classic half-litre format offers exactly the right amount to enjoy a fresh product with a strong personality every day.
Sensory profile and tasting of Melgarejo Picual 500ml
In the sensory examination, this extra virgin olive oil impresses with the cleanness of its green fruitiness and the perfect articulation of its attributes. Its tasting is lively and harmonious, reflecting the noble character of the groves of Sierra Mágina. Tasted side by side with a milder oil, its structure and persistence are easy to recognise.
- Nose: intense fruitiness with dominant green tones of tomato leaf, freshly cut grass, wild olive, green apple and banana skin.
- Palate: a pleasant background sweetness, where medium bitterness and light pungency coexist in perfect balance without roughness.
- Finish: a long, fresh and enveloping aftertaste that leaves a clean vegetal aromatic memory.
The Picual variety shows in this oil one of its most polished and elegant versions, proving that intensity can coexist with finesse. Serving Melgarejo Picual 500ml at the table turns any lunch into a first-class experience.
History and roots of Melgarejo in Pegalajar
The Melgarejo mill is located in the picturesque municipality of Pegalajar, in Jaén. In 1995, the children of Francisco Melgarejo and Juana Cordero formally set up the company to continue the olive-growing vocation that their ancestors developed over more than two hundred years.
The olives come from estates such as El Cuchillejo in Pegalajar and other groves in Jaén and Málaga. Picking begins at the start of November. Extraction is carried out through a continuous two-phase system to preserve its organoleptic properties, and the oil is stored in stainless steel tanks under nitrogen to prevent degradation.
Recommended culinary applications for Melgarejo Picual 500ml
The gastronomic virtues of Melgarejo Picual 500ml cover both fine cuisine and the popular recipe book. Its balance between bitter and pungent allows it to live comfortably with soft vegetables as well as with meats of strong personality.
Raw use
In cold preparations it shines over toast with tomato and oil at breakfast, salads of roasted peppers with tuna belly, tartare of beef or red tuna and traditional salmorejo.
Hot cooking
When cooked, its richness in natural compounds gives it superior heat resistance, making it extraordinary for paella sofritos, lamb roasted in the oven, game stews and fish cooked in salt.
- Mediterranean breakfasts with toasted bread and natural tomato.
- Country salads with potato, hard-boiled egg and tuna.
- Marinated red tuna tartare with light soy and extra virgin olive oil.
- Roast meat in the oven with panadera potatoes and herbs.
Half-litre format and storage guidelines
The bottle of Melgarejo Picual 500ml is the favourite format for everyday cooking thanks to its excellent handling and balanced volume. It encourages a steady rotation of the product in the kitchen cupboard or pantry, making sure each serving keeps the full aromas of a freshly bottled oil.
For optimal keeping, store the bottle in a cool, dry spot, protected from direct sunlight and away from any heat source. Screwing the cap back on firmly after each use avoids unnecessary contact with oxygen in the air.
Product details
| Brand | Melgarejo |
|---|---|
| Variety | Picual |
| Format | Bottle of 500 ml |
| Harvest | 2026/2027 |
| Category | Premium |
In conclusion, Melgarejo Picual 500ml represents the summit of Andalusian extra virgin olive oil, an essential choice for those who value authenticity, freshness and agronomic mastery from Jaén in their everyday pantry.
