Monterosa Extra Virgin Olive Oil Maçanilha x1, Picual x1, Ribeiro do Tronco x1 250ml

Discover the distinctive character of the Algarve through Award-Winning Monterosa Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a premium collection produced in Moncarapacho, in Portugal’s eastern Algarve. Monterosa’s Premium range brings together four distinctive oils: Picual, Maçanilha, Ribeiro do Tronco and Cerro de São Miguel. Picual and Maçanilha are monovarietal oils, allowing the character of each olive variety to shine through, while Ribeiro do Tronco and Cerro de São Miguel are carefully balanced blends designed to create greater complexity and different levels of intensity.

Difference between Extra Virgin, Virgin, and Classic

• Azeite virgem extra: extra virgin olive oil, the best quality, is the purest form, extracted mechanically without heat or chemicals. Best used raw for drizzling, dipping, and finishing dishes.
• Azeite virgem: virgin olive oil, still natural with slightly higher acidity and less intensity of flavour. Best middle-ground option for both everyday cooking and light sautéing.
• Azeite: often called classic or pure olive oil, is usually a blend of refined olive oil and a percentage of virgin or extra virgin to improve flavour. It has a more neutral taste making it ideal for cooking and frying.

Discover the Monterosa Varieties

 

Picual Premium

The bold and balanced choice. Recommend Picual for meat dishes, codfish and roasted vegetables.

Picual is a Spanish-origin olive variety known for producing oils with a pronounced fruity character, and Monterosa’s Picual offers an intense yet well-balanced profile. The oil combines pepper, artichoke and green grass notes, with a satisfying balance between fruitiness, bitterness and pungency.

Tasting Notes

• Intense, fruity aroma
• Green grass
• Artichoke
• Fresh pepper
• Balanced bitterness
• Pleasant pungency

Culinary Pairings

Picual’s strength makes it particularly well suited to dishes that can stand up to a more expressive olive oil.

• Grilled or roasted meats
• Cod and other robust fish
• Roasted vegetables
• Grilled vegetables
• Bean and lentil dishes
• As a finishing oil over hearty soups and stews

 

Maçanilha Premium

Elegant, fresh and distinctly Portuguese. Use Maçanilha with green tomato, cream cheese and sautéed vegetables as particularly good combinations.

Maçanilha is a regional Portuguese variety and one of Monterosa’s signature monovarietal oils. It is an elegant and well-balanced EVOO, with a fresh character that combines freshly cut grass and green tea with ripe fruit and subtle vanilla notes. The finish develops into a gentle pepperiness.

Tasting Notes

• Freshly cut grass
• Green tea
• Ripe fruit
• Subtle vanilla
• Fresh, fruity character
• Light peppery finish

Culinary Pairings

Maçanilha’s elegant character makes it especially versatile, working beautifully where you want the olive oil to complement rather than overpower the ingredients.

• Fresh tomatoes
• Green tomato
• Cream cheese
• Sautéed vegetables
• Salads
• Fresh cheeses
• Grilled fish
• Crusty bread

 

Ribeiro do Tronco Premium

Smooth, fruity and versatile. Use Ribeiro do Tronco for salads, cold soups and serving with bread.

Ribeiro do Tronco is a carefully balanced blend of olive varieties, created to deliver a smoother and more approachable style of EVOO. It has a fruity profile with distinctive green notes of tomato, aromatic herbs, almond and walnut. The palate begins with a gentle sweetness before developing a subtle bitterness and mild spiciness.

Tasting Notes

• Smooth and fruity
• Green tomato
• Fresh aromatic herbs
• Almond
• Walnut
• Gentle sweetness
• Light bitterness
• Mild peppery finish

Culinary Pairings

Its smooth profile makes Ribeiro do Tronco particularly easy to use as an everyday finishing oil.

• Green and mixed salads
• Cold soups
• Gazpacho
• Fresh vegetables
• Bread and dipping
• Fresh cheeses
• Light fish dishes
• Vinaigrettes

 

Cerro de São Miguel Premium

The boldest and most complex expression. Use Cerro de São Miguel with meats and strongly flavoured sauces.

Cerro de São Miguel is Monterosa’s most intense blend, bringing together different olive varieties to create a rich, complex and persistent EVOO. It opens with a fresh fruity aroma of herbs, followed by vegetal notes, sweet almond and nuts. On the palate, the oil develops increasing bitterness and spiciness, giving it a long and sophisticated finish.

Tasting Notes

• Fresh fruity aroma
• Aromatic herbs
• Green vegetables
• Sweet almond
• Nuts
• Noticeable bitterness
• Increasing peppery intensity
• Long, persistent finish

Culinary Pairings

Cerro de São Miguel is best suited to dishes where a powerful EVOO can play a leading role.

• Grilled beef and lamb
• Roasted meats
• Strongly flavoured sauces
• Roasted vegetables
• Grilled vegetables
• Hearty soups and stews
• Rustic bread
• Finishing oil for rich dishes