Adega Mayor Azeite Virgem Extra

2025 release 2 releases on record
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Adega Mayor Extra Virgin Olive Oil, from the Alentejo region of Portugal, presents a medium fruity character with complex aromas and delicate green apple notes. Blended from Azeiteira, Carrasquenha, and Picual olives, it delivers a harmonious balance of bitter, spicy, and sweet flavours. This smooth-textured oil is ideal for enhancing a variety of dishes. For optimal freshness, store away from light and heat.

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Sensory Profile

Fruitiness 5.2
Fruitiness refers to the aroma and taste of fresh, ripe or green olives in the oil.
Bitterness 3.2
Bitterness is a positive sensory attribute of an EVOO. It can also signal the presence of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
Pungency 3.8
Pungency is the pleasant peppery or spicy sensation experienced at the back of the throat when tasting olive oil.
Polyphenols 5.3
Polyphenols are compounds found in plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, tea, dark chocolate and EVOO. They act as antioxidants and protect you from cellular damage and decreases your risk of issues like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
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Estimated Based on profiles for: Azeiteira, Carrasquenha, Picual .

Place & provenance

Sense of place

This oil is listed as originating in Campo Maior, Alentejo, Portugal.

Why choose it

Choose a clearly identified origin when local identity, traceability and connection to a particular growing area matter to you.

Worth knowing

Origin can make an oil distinctive, but does not by itself guarantee quality or a particular flavour.

Listed originCampo Maior, Alentejo, Portugal
Olive composition

Blend

The latest release lists Azeiteira, Carrasquenha, Picual.

Why choose it

A blend can combine complementary cultivar traits and offer a broader flavour profile.

Worth knowing

The listed varieties do not reveal their proportions or prove a particular blending intention.

Release dataAzeiteiraCarrasquenhaPicual
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Release History

2 releases
2024
No release recorded

No release is recorded for this harvest year.

2023
No release recorded

No release is recorded for this harvest year.

2017
Producer established

Adega Mayor was established in 2017.

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