Azeite do Alentejo
Azeite do Alentejo — olive oil from the Alentejo — is one of the defining products of the region, and a foundation of the cooking of Montemor-o-Novo.
The Alentejo is one of the great olive-growing regions of Portugal, its wide plains covered with olive groves, and olive oil produced here has a recognised regional standing. The oil is central to Alentejo cooking: it is the fat in which the region’s dishes are prepared, and it is the simple dressing of its bread, its soups and its açordas.
For the visitor to Montemor-o-Novo, the olive oil of the Alentejo is worth attention in its own right — tasted on good bread, or carried home as a characteristic product of the region. It is a quiet but essential part of the food of the Alentejo, present in almost every traditional dish.
Highlights
- A defining product of the Alentejo region
- From the olive groves of the Alentejo plains
- A product with a recognised regional standing
- Central to the cooking of the region
- The simple dressing of bread, soups and açordas
Frequently asked questions
What is azeite do Alentejo?
It is olive oil from the Alentejo, one of Portugal’s great olive-growing regions, with a recognised regional standing.
How is the olive oil used?
It is central to Alentejo cooking — the fat in which dishes are prepared, and the dressing of bread, soups and açordas.
Can you buy it in Montemor-o-Novo?
Yes. The olive oil of the Alentejo is a characteristic regional product, worth tasting and carrying home.