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.

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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

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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

Olive Varieties (5)

Mono-varietal Picholine Oils

Picholine Blends