Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Picual extra virgin olive oil is one of Spain’s most recognisable olive varieties. In the 1957 range it is also presented as Marteña, the name used by the producer for this option.

It is well suited to customers who want a more assertive olive-oil profile than Arbequina and need a choice of formats for regular use.

Picual flavour profile

Picual commonly has a more pronounced character, with green, bitter or peppery notes whose intensity changes with harvest and production.

This makes it useful both raw and in cooking, especially when the olive oil should remain noticeable in the finished dish.

Picual or Arbequina

The choice is not about one being universally better. Arbequina is generally milder, while Picual tends to be more structured and intense.

Keeping both varieties also lets you match the oil to the dish instead of relying on one flavour profile for every use.

Available 1957 formats

Marteña or Picual can be selected across several 1957 products, from large household formats to packs of 500 ml or 1-litre bottles.

Common uses for Picual EVOO

• Meat and fish.
• Roasted vegetables.
• Toast with a pronounced olive-oil flavour.
• Stews and everyday cooking.
• Dressings where the oil should stand out.

Frequently asked questions

Are Marteña and Picual the same option here?

Yes. 1957 uses Marteña to identify its Picual variety.

Is it stronger than Arbequina?

Picual generally has a more intense profile, although each oil can vary.

Is a 5-litre format available?

Yes. The 5-litre EVOO product includes a Picual or Marteña option.