Moura
Azeite de Moura PDO
Baixo Alentejo, Moura and Serpa.
The territory of Moura, Serpa and Mourão — olive trees, land and the region’s historic standing.
Territory
Moura, Serpa, Mourão.
Relatively homogeneous soils, gentle to moderate slopes, and hot, dry Mediterranean summers.
The Azeite de Moura PDO area includes the municipality of Moura (several parishes), the municipality of Serpa (several parishes) and the parish of Granja in Mourão.
The Romans found olive culture already here; millennial olive trees can still be found in the region. The saying “as fine as Moura olive oil” remains in everyday language.
Varieties
Galega, Verdeal and Cordovil.
The olives that mark this territory.
- Cordovil
- Verdeal
- Galega
