Overview

It’s on Monte da Oliveira Velha, between Évora and Estremoz, that our Amor é Cego (Love is Blind) is born.

In the family for three generations, this is a special place in the heart of Alentejo. Five hectares lined with olive trees, which our grandfather tended his entire life, are where the olives that produce Amor é Cego olive oil grow.

This experience takes you to one of the smallest olive groves in the Alentejo, with only 231 olive trees. João´s farm has been in the family for three generations, but it was only in 2015 that he started producing olive oil.

The experience includes learning the art and science of olive oil tasting, understanding the nuances between northern and southern Portuguese olive oils, and savoring a lunch that features regional products and wines from local producers that João knows personally.

Location

Azaruja, Portugal

Description of Destination

Whenever the weather permits, the olive oil tasting takes place outside, under one of our ancient olive trees; otherwise, the experience is hosted inside the country house located in the center of the olive grove.