Variety characteristics
Picudo (pronounced as PI-KU-DOH) is a large olive fruit weighing an average of 4.8 grams. The name Picudo (loosely translated to “Beaked”) comes from the shape of the olive, which is round with a curved point at one end. Picudo olive has a high oil content of around 22-24%.
Picudo tree is a thorny tree; its trunk is wild and tends to twist, forming a gnarled tree. Therefore, they are not easy to harvest, so there is limited availability of Picudo olive oil. However, due to its exceptional value and uniqueness, Reinos de Taifas continues to cultivate Picudo olives with care.
Picudo trees are mainly found in the south of Spain, covering over 60,000 hectares (150,000 acres), mainly in Castro del Río (where Reinos de Taifas is based) and Baena, in the south of Córdoba and to a lesser degree in the neighbouring provinces of Jaén, Málaga, and Granada.
Tasting notes
Picudo extra virgin olive oil offers a medium subtlety with a sweet, fruity, soft, prickly aroma.
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The maturation of the olive fruits starts in early October and lasts until January. The time the fruit ripens varies yearly, depending on the weather. Harvesting occurs between December and February, depending on when the fruits reach their optimal point of maturity each year. To learn about how Reinos de Taifas care for olive trees, please look at the page on sustainable farming.
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