The Portuguese brand MARIA DO AMPARO® was born in the heart of the Terra Quente Transmontana with the ambition of introducing people to Trás-os-Montes, its people and everything of exceptional quality that is produced in one of Portugal’s most authentic regions. Created by siblings Filipa and Guilherme, the brand was named after their mother, turning a deep family connection into a symbol of a territory, a heritage and a distinctly Portuguese way of caring for the land. In Alfândega da Fé, among centuries-old olive trees and younger plantations, the Portuguese brand MARIA DO AMPARO® produces extra virgin olive oil under the protection of the Azeite de Trás-os-Montes Protected Designation of Origin, continuing a tradition with ancient roots and a historic role in the region’s economy and identity. It is a story shaped by generations of trees rooted in demanding soils, marked by altitude, wide temperature variations and the strength of a landscape that gives character to everything grown there. The careful selection of the olives, the largely manual harvest and cold extraction carried out only a few hours after picking help preserve the fruit’s aromatic richness, freshness and natural purity, combining traditional knowledge with the precision and technology of the present day. The blend of Verdeal Transmontana, Madural, Cobrançosa and Cordovil olive varieties creates an elegant, intense and balanced olive oil, with a distinctive personality defined by the harmony of sweet, green, bitter and peppery notes, characteristics that distinguish true olive oil from Trás-os-Montes. More than bringing a product to the table, the Portuguese brand MARIA DO AMPARO® carries with it the soul of Trás-os-Montes, respect for its origins, family memory and a commitment to the future of a region that continues to affirm its value through quality, authenticity and pride in creating exceptional products in Portugal.
