{"title":"Portuguese Olive Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnlike most of its counterparts in the Mediterranean basin, Portugal is one of the rare olive oil producing countries that does not actually border the Mediterranean Sea. Instead Portugal has a long coastline along the Atlantic and is known for its citizens annually consuming almost 20% of the world's Atlantic Cod. Interestingly, extra virgin olive oil is essential to most of Portugal's traditional codfish recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePortugal typically ranks around 7th in the world in annual olive oil production. The Alentejo region in Southern Portugal, where olive farming is primarily high-density, is responsible for about 70% of the country's olive oil. The more rugged Mirandela region in the northeast produces about 30% of Portugal's olive oil. Olive oil production in Portugal dates at least to the Middle Ages, and became more abundant during the times of Arab rule. In fact the word for olive oil in Portuguese, 'azeite' comes from 'az-zeit,' a word with Arab origin that means olive juice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe importance of olive oil is also revealed in the historical record of Portuguese King João III, who included olive oil alongside wine and bread as foods not subject to taxation. Some of the typical olive varieties grown in Portugal are Cobrançosa, Cordovil de Serpa, Galician, Madural and Verdeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acushla-gold-edition-organic-dop-tras-os-montes-gift-box","title":"Acushla Gold Edition Organic DOP Trás-os-Montes w\/ Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eDOP-certified organic extra virgin olive oil, made exclusively from centennial Cobrancosa, Madural, and Verdeal trees at Quinta do Prado in the Trás-os-Montes region of northeastern Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivers vibrant green fruitiness with aromas of fresh grass, ripe tomato vine, and dried fruit — characteristic of the Cobrancosa and Madural varieties at their finest. On the palate, expect well-structured bitterness and a clean, assertive pungency, with a persistently complex finish that reflects both the centenarian groves and the bold personality of Trás-os-Montes terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed raw: drizzled over salads, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or quality bread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acushla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44065785807010,"sku":"AHA-B-EE01","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-AHA-Gold-Edition-Organic.jpg?v=1780575658"},{"product_id":"acushla-organic-dop-tras-os-montes","title":"Acushla Organic DOP Trás-os-Montes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis DOP-certified organic extra virgin olive oil features a medium fruity profile complemented by gentle bitterness and a subtle spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a harmonious blend of Cobrancosa, Madural, and Verdeal olives, presenting well-rounded complexity and persistent flavor on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acushla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44065785839778,"sku":"AHA-B-EE02","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-AHA-Tras-os-Montes.jpg?v=1780043132"},{"product_id":"acushla-organic-dop-tras-os-montes-1l","title":"Acushla Organic DOP Trás-os-Montes 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis DOP-certified organic extra virgin olive oil features a medium fruity profile complemented by gentle bitterness and a subtle spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a harmonious blend of Cobrancosa, Madural, and Verdeal olives, presenting well-rounded complexity and persistent flavor on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acushla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44065785872546,"sku":"AHA-B-EE03","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-AHA-Tras-os-Montes-1L.jpg?v=1780043132"},{"product_id":"acushla-organic-dop-tras-os-montes-5l-bag-in-box","title":"Acushla Organic DOP Trás-os-Montes 5L Bag in Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis DOP-certified organic extra virgin olive oil features a medium fruity profile complemented by gentle bitterness and a subtle spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a harmonious blend of Cobrancosa, Madural, and Verdeal olives, presenting well-rounded complexity and persistent flavor on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acushla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44065785905314,"sku":"AHA-X-EE04","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/5791\/8626\/files\/GGL-AHA-Tras-os-Montes-5L-BiB.jpg?v=1779980923"}],"url":"https:\/\/oliveoillovers.mom\/collections\/portuguese-olive-oil.oembed","provider":"Olive Oil Lovers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}