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Monterosa Varieties
The Monterosa Premium range is made up of four olive oils with a distinct profile, marked by a rich flavor and aroma. Two of these are monovarietal olive oils – Maçanilha, our regional variety, and Picual; the remaining ones, Ribeiro do Tronco and Cerro de São Miguel, result from carefully balanced blends of our varieties, expressing different levels of intensity and complexity.
In addition to this range, we also produce Monterosa Horta do Félix olive oil, also a blend of our varieties, designed for more versatile use in the kitchen.
We produce five Premium olive oils, four of them monovarietal, Verdeal, Maçanilha, Picual, Cobrançosa and a Selection that is produced with an excellent mix of varieties duly selected by the panel of internal tasters of the Monterosa team. We also produce an extra virgin olive oil called “Horta do Félix” which combines a selection of our varieties.
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In an area of 15ha in Moncarapacho, in the eastern Algarve, we produce the olives that give rise to Monterosa Extra Virgin olive oils, which highlight the olive growing potential of our region.
Step by step, we seek to maintain quality by focusing on good practices in the olive grove and in the mill. Harvesting at the ideal moment of maturation and the reduced waiting time between harvesting and extraction are some of the practices that allow us to reach our goal.
At Horta do Félix we pick the olives manually while they are still green. This moment makes all the difference as it brings us more intensity and freshness felt in every drop of our olive oil. After harvesting and selection, the olives are immediately transported to the mill, where the oil is extracted, filtered, stored and later bottled.
Throughout the production process we focus on circularity, transforming waste into new resources: we crush the pruning firewood between the olive groves and return the waste obtained from olive oil extraction to the soil, in the form of compost.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Verdeal Premium
A very mild oil, with a pleasant fruity taste of fresh herbs and almonds, pairs well with: salads, tomatoes, bread, cold soups, and sauces.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Maçanilha Premium
Very elegant, with a rich fruity flavor and a hint of freshly cut herbs. A fresh oil, finishing with a slight spicy aftertaste.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Frantoio Premium
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Selection Premium
A pleasant combination of spicy and fruity, enhanced by a touch of bitterness.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Horta do Félix
A light, fruity flavor, with a slight bitterness and spiciness.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cobrançosa Premium
Good for use with meat or strongly flavored sauces.
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It all started in 1969 with Detlev von Rosen who came from Sweden to Portugal, to produce vegetables during the winter months for the northern European markets, where they were only available in the summer. The mild climate of the Algarve region was ideal for this. It was a success, but due to difficulties in transporting the product to London, Hamburg and Gothenburg, production switched to ornamental plants in 1972. This was an emerging market and the products withstood a longer transport time. far away. The activity prospered over the years, becoming one of the most important ornamental plant nurseries in Europe.
The olive grove later replaced an orange grove as a result of several years of drought. The olive tree, which needs little watering, has been present in the Algarve for thousands of years, although in modern times the tradition of making olive oil in the region was almost lost. It was in 2000 that the Monterosa company embarked on this challenge of producing high quality Quinta Olive Oil in the Algarve.
Visits
Learn more, Taste better!
Take part in a guided tour through the world of olive oil.
Find out about the entire production process and how Monterosa olive oil is extracted through a guided tour of the olive grove and mill, accompanied by a tasting of Premium olive oils, the only way to compare our varieties and appreciate their qualities.
Activity duration: approximately 75 minutes.
Contact
Viveiros Monterosa, Lda,
Apartado 26, 8700-068,
Moncarapacho – Portugal
Mobile: +351 913 036 150
Call to national mobile network
Email: tours@monterosa.pt
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