PACK 3 Extra Virgin Olive Oils - Barcelos Rooster - Gift from Portugal

Serving Suggestions: Three Olive Oils, Three Experiences

More than just a condiment, the olive oils in this PACK are true sources of culinary inspiration. Infused with Green Pepper, Chilli Pepper, and Black Pepper, and crafted from noble Alentejo varieties – Cobrançosa and Galega – each oil reveals a distinct and versatile sensory profile.

With a maximum acidity of 0.2% and cold extraction, these oils retain all their organoleptic and nutritional qualities. They are ideal for turning simple dishes into refined culinary experiences, with an authentic touch of Portugal.

Discover how to use each one and explore their full potential at the table – whether in tastings, everyday meals, or shared moments.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Green Pepper: Freshness and Delicacy

This olive oil is an ode to vegetal subtlety. The infusion with green pepper enhances the green notes of the extra virgin olive oil, creating a refreshing and smooth synergy, ideal for highlighting natural and light ingredients.

Use it to bring salads to life, dress vegetable pasta dishes, grilled veggies, white fish, or even fresh cheeses. Its freshness adds herbaceous nuances that elevate flavors without overpowering them, making each tasting more vibrant and balanced.

For a more sensory experience, try serving it with artisan bread or cornbread, allowing the floral and slightly citrusy aromas of the green pepper to shine with simplicity and elegance.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Chilli Pepper: Intensity and Warmth

For those seeking depth and boldness, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Chilli Pepper is the perfect choice. With a refined and well-balanced spiciness, it transforms hearty dishes into bold creations.

It’s perfect for tomato and garlic pasta, brothy rice dishes, grilled seafood, or richly flavored meats. A final drizzle on Mediterranean-inspired dishes – like roasted eggplant or stuffed peppers – brings heat and intensity without compromising harmony.

On colder days, use it to finish soups, scrambled eggs, or oven-baked dishes. Just a touch is enough to warm the plate – and the palate – with the vibrant soul of Portuguese chilli pepper.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Black Pepper: Sophistication and Versatility

This oil stands out for its spiced and elegant profile. The warm, slightly woody notes of black pepper complement the sweetness and softness of Galega olives, creating an oil with complex aromatic layers and a rich texture.

Perfect with sautéed mushrooms, creamy pasta, poached eggs, roasted meats, or velvety soups. It adds subtle depth without overshadowing the other ingredients.

Use it as a final touch, just like freshly ground pepper. The difference? A more persistent aroma and a velvety texture that extends the pleasure at the table.

A Complete Experience with the PACK

The PACK of 3 Extra Virgin Olive Oils – Barcelos Rooster was designed to be more than a gift: it’s an invitation to explore Portuguese olive oil as both an ingredient and a tasting experience. Each tube invites sensory discovery, highlighting the subtle differences between premium infused olive oils.

Taste each oil on its own, slowly, to identify vegetal, fruity, or spicy notes. A simple tasting with a spoon or rustic bread reveals how olive varieties and spice infusions can completely transform the flavor experience.

Try using all three oils in the same dish and observe how each one shifts the recipe’s profile. A themed dinner or tasting with friends can become a moment of cultural and gastronomic sharing. This PACK is ideal for gifting or including in Portuguese gourmet hampers, creative dinners, or curated tasting sessions with personality.

Tasting Experience: Three Olive Oils, Three Artisan Breads

One of the most authentic ways to taste olive oil in Portugal is with bread. By pairing each oil with a different type of artisan bread, you create unique harmonies that reveal new flavor dimensions. This experience is simple, accessible, and deeply sensory – perfect for an informal tasting at home.

• Green Pepper Olive Oil + Rye Bread
  • Rye bread, dark and dense, with slight acidity and a rustic texture, is the ideal contrast to the vegetal freshness of the green pepper. The pairing strikes a refined balance between rusticity and lightness, allowing the olive oil’s flavor to shine without being overpowered.
  • The contrast between the robust bread and the aromatic oil delivers an energetic, vibrant, and sophisticated experience – perfect as an appetizer or starter at a special dinner.
  • Tip: Try it with just the olive oil or add a pinch of fleur de sel to highlight the aromas and elevate the taste.
• Chilli Pepper Olive Oil + Cornbread (Broa de Milho)
  • Cornbread, moist and dense with a slightly sweet flavor, pairs beautifully with the intense heat of the chilli-infused olive oil. The coarse texture softens the spiciness, creating a comforting and enveloping combination.
  • The result is an intense but harmonious tasting – ideal for colder days or for those who enjoy bold flavors with a touch of Portuguese fire.
  • Tip: Cut into thick slices and toast briefly in the oven. When warm, the cornbread releases aromas that enrich the spicy oil even further.
• Black Pepper Olive Oil + Alentejo Bread
  • Alentejo bread, with its soft interior and crisp crust, has a neutral yet rich flavor – the perfect backdrop to highlight the spiced and fruity notes of the black pepper olive oil. This combination respects both elements and brings out the best in each.
  • When lightly dipped in the oil, the bread reveals the earthy notes of the pepper and the subtle sweetness of the olive blend, creating a subtle yet memorable tasting.
  • Tip: Serve the bread slightly warm and the olive oil at room temperature to enhance the texture and aromatic complexity.

Sensorial Comparison: A Tasting Ritual at Home

Tasting olive oil can be a true ritual. With this PACK, you can organize an at-home tasting and discover the contrasts between the three aromatic profiles. A simple yet meaningful activity – ideal for sharing during dinners, family gatherings, or even as a refined gift idea.

To begin, serve small amounts of each olive oil in individual bowls. You can taste them directly with a spoon or with pieces of neutral bread that won’t interfere with the flavors.

Compare the oils side by side, paying attention to:

• Color and viscosity: golden, green, or amber tones, and the oil’s density.
• Raw aromas: herbaceous, spicy, sweet, or citrusy.
• Flavor evolution: notice how it develops in the mouth – from bitterness to spiciness and finish.

This exercise helps you better understand the richness of Portuguese olive oil and identify which one best suits each dish or occasion.

Suggested Beverage Pairings

Like wine, olive oil can be paired with drinks that enhance its profile. The three oils in this PACK, with their distinct characteristics, offer surprising and sophisticated pairing possibilities.

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Green Pepper: pairs well with crisp white wines like Alvarinho or Arinto, and also with mild green teas, enhancing the oil’s vegetal freshness.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Chilli Pepper: goes well with young red wines with soft tannins, such as Castelão or Trincadeira, or even a full-bodied craft beer that balances the heat and extends the flavor.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Black Pepper: pairs with more structured red wines like Alicante Bouschet or even with a dry Port wine, creating a rich and engaging combination.

These suggestions turn any meal into a sensory journey, with olive oil as the star.

Table Presentation Tip

To impress your guests and elevate the PACK’s contents even further, serve it with elegance and simplicity.

• Pour the three oils into mini ceramic bowls or small clear glass jars.
• Serve with sliced rustic bread, raw vegetables (like carrots, cucumber, celery), and mild cheeses – ideal carriers for the oils’ aromas.
• Include a small tasting card or labels with the name and tasting notes for each oil – a fun idea that encourages interaction and personal preference discovery.

This kind of presentation is perfect for dinners with friends, cultural events, or curated tasting experiences. Blending flavor, aesthetics, and sharing, this PACK proves to be a choice that elevates any moment at the table.

Authentic Origins: The Best of Alentejo in Every Drop

Olive oil has accompanied Portugal’s history since time immemorial. More than just food, it is a thread connecting generations, a symbol of prosperity, and one of the pillars of Portuguese cuisine. Today, what arrives at the table as flavored extra virgin olive oil – with Green Pepper, Chilli Pepper, or Black Pepper – is born from a long-standing tradition rooted in the olive groves of Alentejo.

It is in this region that nature and ancestral knowledge come together to produce olive oils with character, soul, and depth. Each drop is the result of cold extraction, carried out with precision and care from two of the most noble Portuguese olive varieties: Cobrançosa and Galega. The result is a well-balanced oil, rich in aromatic compounds and with high nutritional value.

Now presented in elegant tubes with Portuguese design, these oils are a true celebration of authenticity. They represent the very best Portugal has to offer: genuine flavor, respect for the land, and a commitment to quality.

A Millennia-Old Legacy of Flavor and Culture

The history of olive oil in Portugal has deep roots. Olive trees were introduced over three millennia ago by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians. But it was under Roman influence that their presence became institutionalized: they organized olive groves, built mills, and integrated olive oil into daily life as food, a source of light, and a symbol of wealth.

During the Middle Ages, religious orders – such as the Cistercian monks – preserved the knowledge of olive oil production. Olive oil was considered sacred, used in religious ceremonies, medicine, and as a dietary staple. Over time, it became embedded in popular culture, becoming part of the regional identity from north to south.

In the 21st century, Portugal stands as a global reference in extra virgin olive oil production. Alentejo, in particular, has emerged as a center of excellence, combining modern techniques, sustainability, and a unique sensory profile. Today, Portuguese olive oils win awards around the world, proudly carrying the name of Portugal across borders through flavor and heritage.

Alentejo: Portugal’s Olive Oil Heartland

In the southern heart of Portugal, Alentejo stands out as the country’s leading olive oil-producing region. It is a vast land of open horizons, where olive trees find the perfect conditions to grow in balance, yielding fruits rich in aroma, flavor, and nutritional properties.

The Mediterranean climate, with long, sun-filled summers, allows for the ideal concentration of aromatic compounds in the olives. The poor but well-drained soils force the olive tree roots to grow deep, resulting in hardy trees with more structured and flavorful fruits. In higher altitudes and areas of natural biodiversity, olive oils are produced with a complex and elegant sensory profile.

These natural conditions make Alentejo a global reference in the olive oil sector. It is here that ancient knowledge meets technological innovation – producing oils that preserve the best of Portuguese tradition while achieving the highest quality standards.

Olive Groves with History and a Future

Between centuries-old groves and modern plantations committed to sustainability, Alentejo tells the story of the evolution of Portuguese olive oil. More than 50% of Portugal’s olive oil production comes from this region, marked by strong sustainable practices and origin certifications.

PDOs (Protected Designations of Origin) are a seal of quality that recognize the link between product, region, and production methods. They ensure that every drop of Alentejo olive oil meets strict standards of traceability, purity, and authenticity.

Local producers work with mills equipped with cold extraction technology, ensuring the oil retains all of its organoleptic properties. At the same time, they preserve manual practices and a deep respect for nature, making each oil an expression of balance between tradition and innovation.

Native Varieties: Cobrançosa and Galega

The character of the olive oils in this PACK is born from the harmony between two of the most prestigious Portuguese olive varieties: Cobrançosa and Galega. Grown in the olive groves of Alentejo, these cultivars give the oils balance, aromatic richness, and a true expression of their origin.

Both are native to Portugal but have distinct and complementary profiles. Cobrançosa is robust, intense, and structured; Galega is smooth, sweet, and delicate. When combined, they create versatile oils with sensory elegance and a deeply Portuguese identity – ideal for infusions with spices like peppers and chilli.

This duo is the secret behind the balanced texture and flavor complexity found in every drop. These are varieties that have stood the test of time and now also embrace the innovation of contemporary cuisine, making this PACK a true tribute to the best of Portugal’s olive oil tradition.

Cobrançosa: Strength, Complexity, and Intensity

Grown primarily in northern Alentejo, Cobrançosa is a medium to late-ripening variety known for its high polyphenol content – natural antioxidants that give the oil functional properties and greater oxidative stability.

Olive oils from this variety are intensely fruity, with distinct notes of cut grass, olive leaf, artichoke, and even nuts. On the palate, they are marked by a balance between bitterness and spiciness, with a persistent and vibrant finish.

It’s Cobrançosa that provides body and intensity to the oils in the PACK, especially in the black pepper and chilli profiles, where its boldness enhances the spices and extends the tasting experience.

Galega: Tradition, Smoothness, and Sweetness

Galega is one of the oldest Portuguese olive varieties, cultivated mainly in traditional groves. It ripens early and produces less oil, but its delicacy is precisely what makes it so special.

Galega olive oils are smooth and harmonious, with sweet notes of apple, ripe banana, and nuts. They have very light bitterness and spiciness, which makes them especially pleasing to the palate and highly versatile at the table.

Because it is subtle and discreet, Galega is the ideal base for flavored olive oils. It does not overpower the infused ingredients, but instead enhances and integrates them beautifully. In the oils of this PACK, it brings balance, fluidity, and elegance to the blend.

Portugal Recognized Around the World

Portuguese olive oil has been gaining international acclaim, and the Alentejo region is at the heart of this recognition. In extra virgin olive oil competitions across the globe, Portugal consistently stands out for its exceptional quality, ethical production, and authentic sensory profile.

The Cobrançosa and Galega varieties are frequently praised by international judges in blind tastings for their elegance, complexity, and balance. The combination of these two cultivars results in oils that not only stand out in flavor, but also express the biodiversity and richness of the Portuguese terroir.

This recognition is not just about technical excellence – it reflects the value of an ancestral culture that continues to evolve while preserving its identity. By choosing olive oils like those in this PACK, you’re taking home an award-winning product, respected and admired around the world.

Olive Oil as an Expression of Portugal

More than just food, olive oil represents the essence of Portugal. It is culture, land, health, and memory. Its presence on the table, in local markets, family stories, and timeless recipes makes it a living national symbol.

Produced with respect for the land, olive oil is also an expression of sustainability and authenticity. Traditional methods, manual harvesting, and cold extraction ensure a pure product, rich in functional benefits – such as monounsaturated fats and natural antioxidants.

By choosing extra virgin olive oil from Alentejo, you’re doing more than selecting a high-quality ingredient. You’re celebrating a millennia-old heritage, supporting local producers, and sharing the most genuine side of Portugal. That’s why this PACK is a true expression of Portugal – filled with flavor, history, and soul.