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—CLUB EXCLUSIVE—
Meet the producers: Raquel and Ricardo Múrias.
When one farmer introduces us to another, it’s such a beautiful sign that we’re doing something right. This is the case of Raquel and Ricardo, friends with Marije and Edgar, who we also work with in the Olive Oil Club.
It also means that they tick every box—from quality to regeneration. “Our olive groves are living spaces, rich in biodiversity”, Raquel explains. Native plants, wildflowers, and grazing sheep and goats all naturally balance the soil.
The region.
The name Trás-os-Montes translates to literally “Behind the Mountains”. A mystical place, quite unknown for centuries, representing Portugal at its most remote.
This isn’t the Portugal of holiday-makers and expat enclaves. It’s an area isolated from the sun-seekers of the South, where the traditional culture has continued well into modern times.
The Tua rover splits the town of Mirandela, with its famous Roman bridge, in a region known for weather extremes. It shares the Iberian peninsula’s boiling summers, but also pairs this with freezing winters.
The culture has been defined by both the weather and the isolation, but the olive production—as we see in so many remote corners of the world—is intricately woven into the fabric of the landscape and community.
Pour some in a small wine glass, have a swirl, and expect aromas of...
How to pair it: Seasonal recipe spotlight.
Created to perfectly compliment the fruity nature of the Olive Oil Club’s August drop, this recipe is simple, sweet, and succulent.
Lightly whipped double cream makes a pillowy base for sweet sliced peaches, balanced and elevated by cracked black pepper, oregano, and a good drizzle of EVOO.
Try a savoury version of this by switching the cream for stracciatella, or—for a breakfast that’s peach perfect—swap the cream for yoghurt.
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 you 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.