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—CLUB EXCLUSIVE—
Meet the producers: Marije, Gue, Edgar, & Andre.
This is a story about friends.
To help offset bad harvest years, Marije and her husband Gui went in on the purchase of an eight-hectare grove with their friends Edgar and Andre in northern Portugal.
“Together we are stronger. A collaboration between two farms and three families is something unique. As small producers—helping each other is the way ahead,” Marije explains.
This year, with a fairly low yield from her own groves near Coimbra, this collaboration proved vital and has resulted in this unique and complex blend of eight local cultivars.
About the region.
When we first started looking into high-quality oils in Portugal, one region kept popping up—Trás-os-Montes.
Located in the parish of Santa Maria de Émeres in the municipality of Valpaços, this grove sits in a privileged geographic situation between the cold-land and hot-land, making the perfect conditions for extra virgin olive oil production.
It also sits in a valley with almonds, fig, cherry, and pear trees around—not only increasing the biodiversity, but supporting other products that Edgar and Andre sell.
A clean mouthfeel and lingering flavour, with a vibrant bouquet of green notes. Pour some in a small wine glass, have a swirl, and expect aromas of...
How to pair it: seasonal recipe spotlight.
Breakfast, dessert, or a decadent tea-time treat—these are not just for Shrove Tuesday. This is a recipe to be enjoyed again and again.
We’ve gone American style with these stacked, fluffy pancakes but we’re bringing a taste of the Mediterranean with a healthy dose of extra virgin olive oil, topped with something seasonal from the UK: forced rhubarb.
With its almond, apple flower, and banana notes, this Portuguese EVOO is a perfect match for this fruity combination.
Time to vote! Was this oil peppery, bitter, delicate? Did you like it, or do you prefer something stronger or softer? Help us source and curate oils that excite and delight our club members.
*Extra* exclusives...
Booking some upcoming travel? As a member of our Olive Oil Club, we'll give you a £20 gift card for our site when they visit one of our producers for a tasting.
From grove walks to dinners under the stars, it's a great way to dive more into the world of EVOO and support farmers doing right by people and planet.