Olive Oil
Monte Silveira’s extra virgin olive oil with high phenolic content is certified by the “World Olive Center for Health”.
The olive grove is a living example showcasing the centuries-old traditions of Mediterranean agriculture, where olive tree cultivation produces not only tasty fruits, but also high-quality, health-promoting extra virgin olive oil, rich in phenolic compounds. Set amongst rolling hills, the olive grove benefits from the region’s optimal climate and soil conditions, growing trees that produce olives prized for their exceptional flavour and nutritional value.
Through careful cultivation practices and sustainable management techniques, Monte Silveira ensures the health and vitality of its olive trees, promoting robust growth and abundant fruiting. The farm employs organic and regenerative methods that prioritize soil, biodiversity and the ecosystem.
Hand-picked olives are meticulously processed to extract the highest quality extra virgin olive oil, known for its distinctive aroma, flavour and health-promoting properties. Monte Silveira’s commitment to excellence extends to the production of extra virgin olive oil with a high phenolic content, which contains high levels of beneficial phenolic compounds known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
By producing extra virgin olive oil with high phenolic content, Monte Silveira Farm not only offers a premium culinary product but also contributes to the promotion of health and well-being. The farm’s dedication to regenerative agriculture and the production of superior-quality olive oil underscores its commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of traditional agricultural practices. Through the olive grove and the production of extra virgin olive oil with high phenolic content, Monte Silveira farm continues to defend the region’s rich agricultural heritage, while embracing innovation and excellence in the search for sustainable and resilient agriculture.
Through its olive grove and the production of extra virgin olive oil with a high phenolic content, Monte Silveira Farm continues to uphold the rich agricultural heritage of the region, while embracing innovation and excellence in the pursuit of sustainable and resilient agriculture.
Olive varieties
Galega
Corduvil
Bical
Cobrançosa
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The olive oil is produced from olives grown on ancient olive trees, offering high-quality products and innovative gastronomic proposals based on EVOO from Galega, Corduvil, Castas Bical, and Cobrançosa varieties.
On the banks of the Ponsul River, our centennial olive groves are supported by “contrafortes” (natural terraces), overlooking the river and the surrounding nature for centuries, untouched by change. This is where our PONSUL Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from, the result of a careful production process aligned with the principles of regenerative agriculture. More than an agricultural approach, it is a commitment to revitalising the soil and nature. This method aims to restore and enhance ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and improve soil health.
By choosing PONSUL Olive Oil, you are investing in quality, flavour, health, and a sustainable farming practice that respects and regenerates the ecosystem and nature.