About the Picholine Olive Variety
Picholine produces elegant oil with medium intensity and distinctive almond characteristics. This French variety creates oil with balanced fruitiness, moderate bitterness, and complex notes of green almond, artichoke, fresh herbs, and grass. Highly regarded for both table olives and oil production.
6
Fruitiness
4
Bitterness
4
Pungency
5
Polyphenols
5
Intensity
Typical sensory profile based on available data.
green almond artichoke fresh herbs grass
Variety Statistics
At a Glance
10 producers
11 oils listed
45% available for purchase
Price Statistics (per litre)
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Based on 10 listings
Quality Metrics
Phenolic Content
192 - 381 mg/kg (avg: 287)
18% of oils with data
Free Fatty Acids
0.1 - 0.1% (avg: 0.1%)
9% of oils with data
Lab Verified
9%
1 of 11 oils have verified lab results.
Awards Won
3
Total awards across all listed oils.
Market Trends
Availability
5 Available (45%)
6 Sold Out (55%)
Peak Harvest
June