Azeite da Beira Alta

Azeite da Beira Alta is a sub-denomination within the registered PDO Azeites da Beira Interior, covering olive oil produced in a defined zone of the Beira Alta subdistricts of Portugal. The oil is described in the specification as clear yellow or clear greeny-yellow in colour, with a sui generis aroma and a fruity flavour.

About this designation

Azeite da Beira Alta is one of two named sub-denominations of the PDO Azeites da Beira Interior, registered under file number PDO-PT-0264 and granted EU protection on 21 June 1996, with eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013099. The other sub-denomination is Azeite da Beira Baixa. The applicant group was the Associação de Produtores de Azeite da Beira Interior, based in Castelo Branco. The geographical area for Azeite da Beira Alta is restricted to the subdistricts of Meda, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Pinhel, Guarda, Fornos de Algodres, Trancoso, Celorico da Beira, Seia, Gouveia, Manteigas and Almeida. The specification describes the oil as clear yellow or clear greeny-yellow in colour, with a sui generis aroma and a fruity flavour. Rules governing cultivation and management of olive trees, growing practices, harvesting, transport, processing, and conservation of the oil are set out in the List of Specifications. The inspection structure named in the application is the Associação de Olivicultores da Beira Interior. Labelling must carry the designation Azeite da Beira Alta and the indication Denomination of Origin.

Source: The register document this entry was written from · retrieved August 28, 2026

Distinctive facts

• Registered as a PDO on 21 June 1996 under file number PDO-PT-0264, eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013099.
• Azeite da Beira Alta is a named sub-denomination of the umbrella PDO Azeites da Beira Interior; the other sub-denomination is Azeite da Beira Baixa.
• The geographical area is restricted to the subdistricts of Meda, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Pinhel, Guarda, Fornos de Algodres, Trancoso, Celorico da Beira, Seia, Gouveia, Manteigas and Almeida.
• The specification requires labelling to carry the designation Azeite da Beira Alta and the indication Denomination of Origin.

Tasting notes

Beira-region EVOO DOPs. Medium fruity, balanced profiles.

HoReCa use

Beira regional cuisine.

Packaging

• glass-bottle-500ml
• tin-3L

Seasonality