Visiting the Alentejo is synonymous with a gastronomic journey. The Alentejo is the perfect place to explore new flavours and venture out to taste foods so typical (and delicious) of this region. From sausages, cheeses, olive oils, wines and even a Ginjinha. Let's see which will be your favourite!
1. Black Pork Sausage
The unforgettable flavour of black pork bellyIt is smoked over holm oak wood. It's made from a mixture of black pork meat, salt and paprika. It's fantastic for savouring raw or roasted on the grill.
2. Alto da Capela Red Wine
One red wine light and fruity ruby colour, the result of total destemming, pre-fermentation maceration, temperature-controlled fermentation and prolonged maceration.
3. Sheep's cheese
O sheep's milk cheeseIt has an intense but extremely pleasant aroma. The artisanal production process it undergoes gives it a unique flavour. A curiosity is its vacuum packaging, which is only done on the day of dispatch, thus guaranteeing the highest quality and most authentic flavour.
4. Franciscan sour cherry
This is our true star, the Franciscan sour cherryA real nectar full of stories and experiences. An artisanal product, made using a conventual recipe from the Franciscan FriarIt is made from fresh sour cherries, without any colourings, preservatives, essences or water. A real speciality that you can't miss. It will leave your mouth watering...
5. Gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Alentejo and olive oil always go together. Here you can experience the special flavour of our gourmet extra virgin olive oilaromatic, fruity and slightly spicy.
Explore our larder to discover more foods you really have to try in the Alentejo.
