PACK 6 Olive Oil-Based Condiments – Barcelos Rooster – Traditional Gift from Portugal

A souvenir from Portugal with flavor, soul, and tradition

The PACK 6 Olive Oil-Based Condiments – Barcelos Rooster is more than a beautiful keepsake from Portugal. It's a sensory celebration of traditional Portuguese cuisine, folk art, and authentic culture. This souvenir from Portugal brings together six artisan condiments made with Portuguese extra virgin olive oil, presented in 60 ml glass tubes – practical, sustainable, and approved for carry-on luggage.

Designed to surprise, the PACK combines contemporary design inspired by the Barcelos Rooster with iconic flavors that reflect the most typical essence of Portugal. A Portuguese olive oil gift for those who wish to give – or take home – an experience filled with Portuguese soul.

Packing Presentation: 6 Olive Oil-Based Condiments

• Six artisan condiments based on extra virgin olive oil with natural extracts.
• 60 ml glass tubes: lightweight, safe, and travel-ready.
• 100% Portuguese production, using olive oil from Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes.
• Author-designed packaging featuring Portugal’s most beloved symbol: the Barcelos Rooster.

Design inspired by the Barcelos Rooster

This PACK stands out for its elegant and culturally rich packaging, where the Barcelos Rooster takes center stage. One of Portugal's most recognized symbols, the Rooster represents luck, justice, and faith – giving this gift additional emotional significance. The box is sophisticated, with a modern graphic design that reflects ceramic tradition and the joyful spirit of Portuguese folklore.

What makes this PACK special

• Unique combination of flavor and Portuguese culture: each tube contains co-extracted olive oil with natural ingredients, representing Portugal’s most iconic flavors and traditions.
• Artisan and sustainable product: additive-free, made in small batches with respect for the land and local identity.
• Collectible design: the aesthetic of the packaging invites touch and admiration, perfect as a gift or to keep as a souvenir from Portugal.

Who is this gift perfect for?

• Tourists looking for authentic, high-quality souvenirs from Portugal (carry-on friendly).
• Companies seeking corporate gifts with national identity and sensory impact.
• Lovers of Portuguese cuisine who value unique, ethical products with traditional Portuguese flavor.

Emotional and cultural value

More than a set of olive oils, this is a Portuguese experience in gift form. A way to share the roots of Portugal through one of its noblest ingredients – extra virgin olive oil – and its most charismatic symbol – the Barcelos Rooster. A Portuguese gift full of history, soul, and flavor, perfect for creating lasting emotional memories.

Portugal is one of the world’s oldest olive oil-producing countries, and this PACK pays tribute to that heritage in a contemporary, creative, and delicious way.

The PACK’s Flavors: an aromatic journey through Portuguese olive oil

This exclusive PACK includes six olive oil-based condiments, handcrafted in Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes. Each flavor results from the cold co-extraction of olive oil with natural ingredients, creating rich, balanced, and authentic sensory profiles. A curated selection representing the best of Portuguese olive oil in innovative and elegant formats.

Condiment Based on Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Garlic Flavors

• Max acidity: 0.28%
• Varieties: Madural, Cobrançosa, and Verdeal
• Cold extracted with dehydrated garlic
• Origin: Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes

With a bold aroma, this condiment is defined by the comforting taste of garlic, deeply rooted in Portuguese culinary tradition. A medium-bodied olive oil with warm, authentic notes.

Condiment Based on Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon Thyme Flavors

• Max acidity: 0.28%
• Varieties: Madural, Cobrançosa, and Verdeal
• Cold extracted with lemon thyme
• Origin: Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes

Surprises with the balance between delicate citrus and herbal tones. Aromatic and fresh, it evokes the scents of the Transmontano landscape and adds lightness to the palate.

Condiment Based on Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Basil Flavors

• Max acidity: 0.28%
• Varieties: Madural, Cobrançosa, and Verdeal
• Cold extracted with basil
• Origin: Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes

The fresh fragrance of basil creates an herbal, elegant, and delicate aromatic profile. A refined and refreshing condiment.

Condiment Based on Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon Flavors

• Max acidity: 0.28%
• Varieties: Madural, Cobrançosa, and Verdeal
• Cold extracted with lemon
• Origin: Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes

Blends the richness of extra virgin olive oil with the freshness of lemon. Light, bright, and invigorating – a sensory expression of the Portuguese summer.

Condiment Based on Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Douro Orange Flavors

• Max acidity: 0.28%
• Varieties: Madural, Cobrançosa, and Verdeal
• Cold extracted with Douro orange
• Origin: Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes

With fruity and smooth notes, this condiment evokes the sun and generosity of the Douro. A sweet and aromatic olive oil – delicate and memorable.

Condiment Based on Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Cinnamon Flavors

• Max acidity: 0.28%
• Varieties: Madural, Cobrançosa, and Verdeal
• Cold extracted with cinnamon
• Origin: Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes

The boldest of the collection: combines the warmth of cinnamon with the richness of olive oil to create an exotic, enveloping, and surprising profile.

The Origin: Olive Oil from Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes, Portugal

The secret behind the excellence of these extra virgin olive oil-based condiments lies in their origin: Vila Flor, Trás-os-Montes. A mountainous region in the northeast of Portugal where olive oil is part of the landscape, culture, and rural life.

A privileged region

Trás-os-Montes offers ideal conditions for olive cultivation: high altitude, schist soils, and harsh winters. Olive groves grow on terraced slopes, requiring manual harvesting and careful attention to each tree. The result is a purer oil, true to its terroir.

Artisan production method

• Hand harvesting to protect the integrity of the olives.
• Cold extraction to preserve natural antioxidants and phenolic compounds.
• Unrefined production to maintain full flavor and nutritional value.

The olive oil produced here results from sustainable practices, with deep respect for the land and local traditions.

Quality and reputation

Olive oil from Trás-os-Montes has naturally low acidity (under 0.3%) and a rich, full-bodied, complex sensory profile. It is internationally recognized and awarded in prestigious olive oil competitions. Considered one of the purest in Portugal, it is a true symbol of the country's olive oil heritage.

Olive Varieties: the soul of Portuguese extra virgin olive oil

The olive oil that serves as the base of this PACK is the result of a harmonious combination of three native Portuguese varieties: Madural, Cobrançosa, and Verdeal. Each contributes its own distinct sensory profile, creating a rich, balanced blend deeply rooted in the Trás-os-Montes landscape.

Madural (also known as Negral)

• Origin: traditional to the Trás-os-Montes region.
• Robust trees, resistant to cold and adapted to poor soils.
• Oil profile: smooth, with sweet and slightly fruity notes.

This variety provides the soft and delicate structure of the olive oil. Its presence brings balance and roundness, evoking the purest agricultural roots of the region.

Cobrançosa

• Rich in polyphenols with antioxidant properties.
• Oil profile: green fruity with notes of freshly cut grass, apple, and almond.

Considered one of the finest olive cultivars, Cobrançosa adds aromatic intensity and complexity. Its high stability makes the oil long-lasting and highly valued.

Verdeal Transmontana

• Oil profile: full-bodied, with persistent bitterness and slight pungency.
• Vegetal and nutty notes with a strong presence on the palate.

Responsible for the depth and character of the blend, Verdeal gives the olive oil a bold signature, ideal for those who appreciate more structured and genuine flavors.

These three varieties complement each other perfectly, resulting in an extra virgin olive oil with a balanced combination of smoothness, freshness, and intensity – the ideal base for innovative and memorable condiments.

Olive Oil Tradition in Portugal: a heritage full of flavor

In Portugal, olive oil is more than food – it is history, culture, and identity. Present in every region, meal, and tradition, it represents a legacy deeply rooted in daily life and collective memory. The PACK 6 Olive Oil-Based Condiments pays tribute to this heritage with a contemporary and creative approach.

Millennia-old history

Olive cultivation in Portuguese territory dates back to Roman times. Archaeologists have identified ancient olive presses in Alentejo and Trás-os-Montes, where olive oil production was already essential. Since then, olive oil has played a central role in the Mediterranean diet and the gastronomic traditions of the country.

Culture and cuisine

• A staple of traditional Portuguese cooking: found in migas, soups, codfish dishes, and even desserts.
• Recognized as a pillar of the Mediterranean diet, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• Used in symbolic gestures such as blessings, hospitality, and family sharing rituals.

Olive oil is associated with affection, seasonality, and community rituals. It is therefore one of the most representative products of the Portuguese soul.

Traditional tasting: olive oil with cornbread

Tasting olive oil with broa de milho (Portuguese cornbread) is a simple and ancient ritual, common in wine cellars, markets, and rural homes in Trás-os-Montes. This gesture embodies authenticity and connects the palate to its roots. A piece of broa dipped in fresh olive oil is enough to taste the essence of the land and tradition.

Innovation with roots

The condiments in this PACK result from an innovative process: cold co-extraction, where natural ingredients such as garlic, lemon, or cinnamon are ground together with the olives. This technique respects traditional methods while enhancing the sensory experience – with no additives or artificial flavorings.

In this way, Portuguese olive oil is reborn in creative, practical, and surprising forms – without ever losing its connection to the past. A true fusion of Portugal’s traditional flavors and contemporary innovation.

Barcelos Rooster: the ultimate symbol of Portuguese culture

The Barcelos Rooster is one of the most recognized icons of Portuguese folk culture. Colorful, vibrant, and full of symbolism, it represents values such as luck, justice, and faith. In this PACK, it stands out both visually and conceptually, becoming the ambassador of a gift that unites flavor and national identity.

The traditional legend

According to legend, a Galician pilgrim on his way to Santiago de Compostela was wrongly accused of theft in Barcelos. Condemned to hang, he requested an audience with the judge. During the judge’s dinner, the pilgrim pointed to the roasted rooster on the table and declared: “That rooster will crow to prove my innocence.”

Skeptical, the judge ignored the plea. But at the moment of execution, the roasted rooster rose and crowed. The judge rushed to the gallows and saved the man just in time. Later, the pilgrim returned to Barcelos and erected a cross in honor of Saint James and the Virgin Mary.

Senhor do Galo Cross

This sculpture, still visible in the city of Barcelos, is the physical testimony of the legend and of popular faith. It symbolizes the fusion of spirituality, oral tradition, and artistic expression – just as the rooster itself has become.

Cultural symbolism

• Luck and protection: offered as a charm of good fortune.
• Justice and faith: symbolizes the triumph of truth over injustice.
• Identity: connected to folklore, handicrafts, and the welcoming spirit of the Portuguese people.
• Joy and color: its vibrant patterns evoke creativity and celebration.

Featuring the Barcelos Rooster in this PACK strengthens the emotional connection with Portugal – a gesture that communicates history, tradition, and affection.

Craftsmanship and aesthetics

Traditionally handmade in painted ceramic, the Barcelos Rooster also appears in wood, textile, tile, or metal. Each piece is unique, decorated with hearts, flowers, and spontaneous brushstrokes that reflect the artisan’s creative freedom.

Visual characteristics

• Black or white body with multicolored patterns.
• Floral, geometric, and organic motifs painted by hand.
• Direct link to Portuguese folk art and northern Portuguese craftsmanship.

A symbol that evolves

Today, the rooster adopts new styles – minimalist, pop, stylized – adapting to contemporary design while retaining its emotional value. It is featured in designer souvenirs, fashion, visual communication, and institutional branding.

Barcelos: the birthplace of the Rooster

Barcelos, in the district of Braga, is recognized as the capital of Portuguese folk crafts. Its weekly market is one of the largest in Europe. The city is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, standing out for its artistic and cultural contributions.

A gift with history

Giving a Barcelos Rooster is more than a symbolic gesture – it is sharing a piece of the Portuguese soul. Traditionally gifted during housewarmings, inaugurations, or travels, it symbolizes protection, prosperity, and emotional connection with one’s homeland.

Did you know...?

• The Barcelos Rooster is often mistaken for the “Portuguese Rooster.”
• It has roots associated with the Camino de Santiago and pilgrim faith.
• There is a traditional dance from Minho called the “Rooster Dance.”

With this PACK, the Rooster gains new life as an elegant, visually striking, and culturally rooted gift.

Why it’s the best souvenir from Portugal

The PACK 6 Olive Oil-Based Condiments – Barcelos Rooster combines flavor, design, identity, and practicality. It is a soulful Portuguese keepsake, created to impress with authenticity and symbolism.

Flavor and visual culture

• Fusion of Portuguese gastronomy and traditional art.
• Natural, innovative, and handcrafted condiments.
• Design inspired by the Barcelos Rooster – an icon of national identity.

Versatility

• Perfect for friends, family, companies, or international clients.
• 60 ml format – lightweight, safe, and carry-on approved.
• An elegant, creative gift with deep emotional value.

Packaging with artistic value

The box is not just functional – it’s a piece of design. Inspired by Portuguese tiles and the aesthetic of the Barcelos Rooster, it immediately communicates that this is a product with origin, history, and heart.

Ethical and conscious production

• Handcrafted in small batches.
• Natural ingredients with no artificial additives.
• Recyclable, practical, and beautiful packaging.

Offering Portugal in the form of a gift

This PACK is a true sensory journey through Portugal. From the landscapes of Trás-os-Montes to the symbol of the Barcelos Rooster, and the flavor of extra virgin olive oil – everything in it breathes authenticity and national pride.

Flavor, tradition, and art in perfect harmony

More than just a souvenir, it is a meaningful gesture. A gift with a Portuguese soul, celebrating heritage, creativity, and a refined taste for well-crafted products.

An experience for all five senses

From the aromas of the condiments to the texture of the glass tubes, the vibrant colors of the packaging to the sound of the story it tells – this is a gift to experience, share, and remember.

Take Portugal with you or offer its identity

• Give a gift of authenticity.
• Remember Portugal through taste and memory.
• Choose a product with design, tradition, and emotion.

PACK 6 Olive Oil-Based Condiments – Barcelos Rooster: culture you can taste, tradition you can give, identity that lasts.