Quinta Mourisca Blog

Presunto de Porco Bísaro: tempo, origem e a arte de curar devagar
Presunto de Porco Bísaro: tempo, origem e a arte de curar devagar
Há produtos que não se “fazem” — acompanham-se. O presunto de porco Bísaro é um deles: nasce de um modo de criar, de uma espera longa e de uma cura... 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 the Mourisca Farm
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...