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Rio Bravo Cortina The Rio Bravo Ranch is a family owned and operated business, the Nickel family has been farming in Caalifornia’s Central Valley since the 1860s. Generations of stewardship over their historis ranches reflect the families deep love for the land and agriculture. The Spanish and Italian Olive Cultivars were carefully selected to match the dry heat of the southern Central Valley. Rio Bravo Ranch sits on the banks of the Kern River, it is there they grow Cortina, Picual, Nocellara de Belice, Pendolino, Frantoio, Ascolana, and Maurino olives. During the Harvest in fall, a mobile mill is drawn to the edge of the orchards so the olives may be pressed immediately after picking to guarantee the highest quality of extra virgin olive oil.The Picual olive has a distinctive shape, with a marked point at the end of the fruit. Originating in Spain, the Picual is one of the most popular olive oils in the world today due to its high polyphenol count, which brings with it a host of health benefits. Picual variety olive oil flavor is medium to robust and causes a noticeable enhancement to your favorite dishes. Great as an everyday olive oil, with just the right amount of bitterness and gentle notes of fresh olive and artichoke, this EVOO is an excellent addition to any pantry.