PACK 3 Olive Oils from Portugal – Christmas Balls – Christmas Gift

Creative Ideas to Use Each Flavor

The three Portuguese extra virgin olive oils in this pack were created to bring authentic recipes to life, balancing tradition and modernity. Produced in Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes, they stand out for their purity and aromatic intensity, becoming versatile allies in the kitchen — perfect for tasting raw, seasoning dishes, or finishing festive recipes with the genuine flavor of Portugal.

During Christmas, these olive oils play a special role at the table: they enhance the flavor of traditional dishes, turn simple appetizers into sensory experiences, and bring authenticity to moments of sharing. They’re ideal for those who value high-quality Portuguese ingredients and appreciate the ritual of savoring olive oil as one savors tradition itself.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic Light Green

With a light and balanced profile, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic Light Green is perfect for enhancing delicate flavors without overpowering them. Produced from native varieties and with a maximum acidity of 0.2%, it’s ideal for everyday use — from cold starters to subtle desserts with a Portuguese touch.

• Traditional tasting: Serve with rye bread or corn bread to enjoy the olive oil in its purest form.
• Fresh salads: Enhances green leaf salads, avocado, and fresh cheese with a touch of lightness.
• Cooked vegetables: A drizzle over green beans, potatoes, or cauliflower adds freshness and shine to the dish.
• White fish: Ideal for grilled sea bass or sole, adding smoothness and a natural aroma.
• Artisanal bread: Excellent with whole-grain or cereal bread as an appetizer, accompanied by a pinch of fleur de sel.
• Light desserts: Try a drizzle over vanilla ice cream or baked fruit for a surprisingly aromatic touch.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Medium

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Medium strikes a balance between fruity notes and slight spiciness. It’s the olive oil of versatility — adapting to countless recipes while maintaining a traditional Portuguese flavor. Perfect for those who appreciate balance and body, it’s an ideal companion for everyday dishes or festive meals.

• Chicken or tuna salads: Enhances flavors and gives a silky texture to ingredients.
• Mediterranean pasta: Finish simple pasta dishes with garlic, herbs, and this olive oil for an authentic touch.
• Grilled meat: Enhances the juiciness of chicken, turkey, or lamb with a generous drizzle before serving.
• Traditional codfish: Perfect with boiled codfish, vegetables, and egg — balancing freshness and tradition.
• Roasted vegetables: A finishing drizzle on sweet potatoes, peppers, or zucchini intensifies flavor.
• Portuguese cheeses: Serve with goat cheese or Azeitão cheese to create a rich and aromatic board.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Intense

With a bold personality and vigorous profile, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Intense is made for demanding palates and strong-flavored dishes. It features aromas of olive leaf, walnut, and freshly cut grass, with elegant bitterness and a long, spicy finish. It’s the perfect olive oil to highlight traditional Portuguese recipes and tasting experiences.

• Bacalhau à lagareiro: The classic Portuguese dish gains depth and shine with this intense olive oil.
• Red meats: Enhances beef, veal, or grilled wild boar, balancing richness and flavor.
• Grilled vegetables: Adds character to peppers, eggplants, and roasted onions, with green and aromatic notes.
• Tasting with corn bread: A simple, ancestral gesture that celebrates the authenticity of Portuguese olive oil.
• Soups and broths: Finish a caldo verde or vegetable soup with a drizzle to intensify aroma and color.
• Game dishes: Ideal for baked partridge or rabbit, enhancing bold and natural flavors.

Traditional Experience with Corn Bread and Olive Oil

Tasting olive oil with corn bread is one of the purest ways to celebrate Portuguese tradition. This ancestral combination, rooted in the North and Central regions of Portugal, transforms the simple act of tasting olive oil into a ritual of memory and identity. The firm texture of the bread slowly absorbs the oil, releasing all its fruity and herbal notes.

Organize a small olive oil tasting at home this Christmas: serve slices of corn bread with the three olive oil intensities in separate bowls. Start with the Light, move to the Medium, and finish with the Intense, cleansing the palate with green apple between each. A unique sensory experience, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

A Versatile and Authentic Selection

The PACK 3 Olive Oils from Portugal – Green Christmas Balls was designed to accompany moments of togetherness and good food. Versatile and sophisticated, it adapts to light starters, traditional dishes, and even creative desserts.

During the festive season, this trio transforms any meal into a celebration of the senses — whether it’s with bread and cheese boards, traditional Portuguese codfish, or a simple olive oil tasting with corn bread. A gift that unites flavor, art, and tradition, bringing Portugal to the table, drop by drop.

Discover the Origins and Identity of the Ingredients

The PACK 3 Olive Oils from Portugal – Green Christmas Balls was born in Trás-os-Montes, where olive oil is as much a part of the cultural landscape as it is of the land itself. Each tube contains an extra virgin olive oil that reflects the connection between territory, climate, and craftsmanship — offering a truly Portuguese experience at the Christmas table.

These are olive oils of controlled origin, with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), produced in small-scale mills following practices that respect nature’s rhythm. Opening each package means uncovering centuries of history — careful harvesting, precise extraction, and deep respect for the land.

Trás-os-Montes: An Olive-Growing Land with Soul

A mountainous and rugged region, Trás-os-Montes combines hot summers with cold winters, fostering a slow olive ripening and the formation of intense aromatic compounds. The olive groves are arranged in terraces, climbing rocky slopes where many trees are centuries old.

In this landscape, mechanization is limited and contact with the tree remains direct. That’s how olive oil from Trás-os-Montes gains its character — purity, authenticity, and a sensory profile that places it among the most prestigious in Portugal and Europe.

Artisanal Production and Cold Extraction

The harvest is done by hand using wooden sticks and cloths to preserve the integrity of the fruit. The olives are taken to the mill within 24 hours, preventing unwanted fermentation and ensuring freshness.

Extraction is carried out cold (≤ 27 °C), maintaining aromas, polyphenols, and nutrients intact. The oils are not refined — only decanted or gently filtered — resulting in vibrant, clean, and deeply fruity profiles.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Quality You Can Taste

According to European regulations, extra virgin olive oil must have an acidity ≤ 0.8% and no sensory defects. The oils in this pack go beyond that standard, with acidity levels of only 0.2% and 0.3%, achieved through early harvesting, healthy fruit, and carefully controlled processes.

The result is a green, balanced olive oil — vegetal sweetness, elegant bitterness, and harmonious spiciness — perfect for tasting raw, seasoning salads, or finishing traditional Portuguese dishes.

Harvest on Terraces: Time, Technique, and Tradition

In municipalities such as Vila Flor, olive groves grow on terraces carved into the rock. The terrain demands manual harvesting: olives are picked with wooden sticks and collected on cloths spread beneath the trees.

Between October and December, when the fruit reaches perfect ripeness, an ancestral cycle repeats — one passed down through generations and which sustains the sensory excellence of olive oil from Trás-os-Montes.

Native Varieties that Give Identity

Three Portuguese olive varieties shape the profile of these oils, each contributing its own character:

• Madural (Negral) — well adapted to the dry climate, produces golden, smooth oils with discreetly sweet notes, bringing elegance to the blend.
• Cobrançosa — prized for its polyphenol content, expresses vegetal freshness with hints of cut grass, green apple, and almond, balancing fruitiness, bitterness, and spiciness.
• Verdeal Transmontana — intense and full-bodied, gives structure and persistence, with a noble bitterness for those who appreciate character and strength.

The combination of these varieties creates a complete flavor profile — from soft to bold — expressing the most distinctive qualities of Portuguese olive oil.

From Origin to Product: Authenticity in Every Drop

Each tube condenses centuries of agricultural practice, manual work, and ethical choices in production. Poor yet generous soils, demanding climates, and skilled hands come together to produce olive oil with history — crafted with patience and respect.

By offering or enjoying this PACK 3 Olive Oils from Portugal, you share a living narrative of Portuguese culture: a product with soul that brings to the table the genuine flavor of Trás-os-Montes and the memory of a country that made olive oil its heritage.