Quinta Mourisca Blog

Porque fazemos compotas na quinta
Why we make jams on the farm
On a farm, all the fruit ripens at the same time. We explain why we make jams using what Quinta Mourisca provides outside of its main products, how a traditional... Read more...
Azeite Verde: o que é, porque é diferente e como e quando consumir
Green Olive Oil: What It Is, Why It’s Different, and How and When to Enjoy It
It arrives once a year and remains at its most intense for only a short time. Discover what makes green olive oil different, what the dates on the label mean,... Read more...
Da terra à mesa sem intermediários: o valor de comprar diretamente ao produtor
From farm to table without middlemen: the value of buying directly from the producer
Buying directly from the producer can seem like a small gesture. It isn't. Discover how this choice transforms what's on your plate, the lives of those who produce, and the... Read more...
A História dos Temperos de Fruta
The Story Behind the Fruit Vinegars
Some products emerge from a necessity and become an identity. Quinta Mourisca's fruit vinegars are exactly that: born from a refusal to waste, grown with patience, and today one of... Read more...
Como preparar a alheira em casa: dicas para um resultado perfeito
How to prepare alheira at home: tips for a perfect result
The alheira is, without question, one of the hallmarks of Portuguese charcuterie. Originally from Trás-os-Montes, this delicacy may seem simple to prepare, but there are a few details that make... Read more...
Presunto de Porco Bísaro: tempo, origem e a arte de curar devagar
Bísaro Pork Presunto: time, origin and the art of slow curing
Some products are not made - they are take time to unfold. Bísaro pork presunto is one of them: it is born from a way of raising, a long wait,... Read more...
Sustentabilidade na Quinta Mourisca
Sustainability on the Farm: organic agriculture and waste reduction
Sustainability at Quinta Mourisca involves organic production, dryland olive groves, living soil, and reuse practices that reduce waste, all built plot by plot in Trás-os-Montes. Read more...
Porcos Bísaros na Quinta Mourisca: raça autóctone criada na propriedade, com 15 ha para andar livremente e alimentação simples (cereais, bolota e restos agrícolas)
The Bísaro pigs at Quinta Mourisca
There are breeds that define a territory. The Bísaro pig is one of them, linked to Northern Portugal, to traditional practices and a way of raising animals that prioritizes time,... Read more...
Certificação Biológica na Quinta Mourisca: o que significa
Organic Certification at Quinta Mourisca: what does it mean?
Our project was born from the desire to value our region and highlight the best that Trás-os-Montes has to offer: products with provenance, care, and identity. Organic certification helps us... Read more...
Azeite de Trás-os-Montes
Olive oil from Trás-os-Montes
Olive oil from Trás-os-Montes is recognized for its quality in Portugal and worldwide, distinguished by its intense flavor, a result of the region's natural conditions. But what makes Trás-os-Montes olive... Read more...
4 Mitos Mais Comuns Sobre o Azeite
4 Most Common Myths About Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of the most consumed products in the world, especially in Mediterranean countries, and its existence dates back thousands of years. However, it is still surrounded by... Read more...
Azeites Verdes e Maduros
Green and Mature Olive Oils
There's increasing talk about different types of olive oil, and the preference for green or mature olive oil is becoming more common. But what does this actually mean? What are... Read more...
A Acidez do Azeite
The Acidity of Olive Oil
Did you know that most people focus on the wrong factor when choosing olive oil? Acidity is a chemical measure—and it doesn't always mean what you think. Read more...