Centenario Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil of the Picual variety grown in Enguera is the result of a privileged environment. Here, the robustness of the Picual variety meets the distinctive character of Valencian soil, producing an oil with unrivalled stability and a flavour profile full of nuances.

THE TERROIR OF ENGUERA: CLIMATE AND SOIL

What makes our Picual special is the place where it grows. Enguera offers critical conditions that stress the olive tree in a positive way:

• CONTRASTING CLIMATE: Located in a transitional area, Enguera enjoys cool winters and warm summers, with Mediterranean influence softening extreme temperatures. This thermal contrast favours the slow, progressive ripening of the fruit.
• ALTITUDE AND OROGRAPHY: Olive groves on elevated and often terraced land allow perfect aeration of the trees, reducing excess moisture and concentrating aromas in the olive.
• DRYLANDS WITH CHARACTER: The natural resilience of Picual is enhanced in the soils of Enguera, producing fruit with lower water content and a higher density of polyphenols.

PICUAL VARIETY

This variety is the most widespread thanks to its great adaptability and exceptional stability against oxidation.

• THE TREE: It shows great vigour, with a strong, dense canopy that offers excellent resistance to variable climatic conditions.
• THE LEAF: It is medium-sized, lanceolate in shape and has a characteristic dark green colour, allowing efficient photosynthesis even during the warm summers of the area.
• THE FRUIT: It takes its name from its elliptical shape, ending in a small point or tip. It has a high oil content and, thanks to Enguera’s climate, ripens slowly and gradually.

SENSORY PROFILE (TASTING)

Enguera Picual retains its strength, while offering the fruity elegance typical of the area:

• ON THE NOSE: Intense notes of fresh grass, stem, and a very pronounced presence of tomato plant and artichoke.
• ON THE PALATE: It is a full-bodied oil. Its bitterness and pungency are vibrant yet balanced, leaving a clean, slightly almondy aftertaste.