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Cobrançosa

Portugal · Trás-os-Montes & northeast

A Portuguese favourite — aromatic and robust, with dried fruit, green apple and herbs over a stable, peppery base. A pillar of northern Portuguese oils.

Medium–robustPortugalHigh polyphenolOil
Profile

Cobrançosa is one of Portugal's most valued olive varieties, widely planted in the northeast (Trás-os-Montes) and Alentejo for its aromatic, well-structured oil. Expect a distinctive nose of dried fruit and green apple over fresh herbs, with a robust, stable body, good polyphenols and a peppery finish. It is disease-resistant and dependable, and frequently anchors Portuguese DOP blends alongside Galega and Madural.

Flavor

Aromatic and robust: dried fruit and green apple over herbs, with a peppery, stable base.

Dried FruitGreen AppleHerbsPepperAlmond

Taste Axes (0–5)

Fruitiness3.5
Bitterness3
Pungency3.5
Grassy / Herbal3
Sweetness2.5
Intensity3.5
Harvest Window — Northern Hemisphere

Harvested from November into December and January. Buy the freshest crop you can find — and check the harvest date on the bottle.

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At a Glance
CountryPortugal
RegionTrás-os-Montes & northeast
Also calledCobrançoso
IntensityMedium–robust
PolyphenolsHigh
RipeningMid–late
Used forOil
In the Kitchen
Portuguese cookingGrilled fish (sardines)Bread & soupsSaladsBlending
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