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Porta da Loja
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Porta da Loja Apple (approx. 1kg)
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A rescued Minho variety
Porta da Loja Apple (approx. 1kg)
From nearly extinct to your front door.
The story
Ugly, irregular, far from the sleek apples of the supermarket. Minho farmers grew the Maçã Porta da Loja *for its resilience*, and it takes its name from *the “loja”, the storeroom behind the front door*. Rural exodus and imported apples doomed it to scarcity, until the Casais family, from Tibães, *brought it back*.
Story of the piecePorta da Loja Apple (approx.
Porta da Loja Apple (approx.
1kg)
From nearly extinct to your front door.
The first bite, well, let us tell you about that first bite.
We held it. The apple. Ugly, irregular, dull. Far from the sexy apples you find at any mainstream supermarket.
We were about to bite it and couldn’t help but think: what we are about to taste nearly went extinct. We were this close to have nothing but wind on our hands.
The bite caused the apple juices to flood our souls. We surrendered to the secular fruit flavours of Tibães (Minho, Portugal).
People from the region of Minho may know of Porta da Loja Apple, where it was cultivated and eaten by local farmers due to its resilience. The apple name comes from the place where it was stored: a special room that every house (“store”) had right behind the front door, that served as shed for farming needs.
Its fame never went further down than the Douro and, in the meantime, rural exodus and easy access to imported apples fated it to scarcity. For many years, if you searched well enough, maybe you could find it in regional fairs.
Now, here it is. At your front door.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Weight1kg
Approximately one kilo of apples.
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Overview
Apples from Tibães
Irregular apples from a variety that nearly disappeared.
- 1Speckled skinFar from the uniform look of supermarket apples.
- 2The stalkA variety known for its resilience.
- 3Each one differentShape and colour vary from fruit to fruit.
Up close
Ugly and irregular
The beauty of this apple lies in its flavour.
- 1SpecklesThe natural marks on the skin.
- 2TopA low, wide shape.
- 3ColourShades of green, yellow and red.
In detail
Centuries‑old flavours
A fruit preserved for centuries by the monks of Tibães.
- 1SkinIt was kept in the “loja”, behind the front door.
- 2BaseIrregular, as nature intended.
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AN APPLE RESCUED BY FAMILY DEDICATION
The Casais family, from Tibães, committed to rescuing this apple from obscurity, inheriting the legacy of monks and farmers who preserved it over centuries.
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Porta da Loja
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The first bite of this apple is a journey through time. We held it, ugly and irregular, and were about to bite into it thinking: what we are about to taste nearly went extinct. The bite flooded our spirit with juice, and we surrendered to the centuries-old flavours of Tibães. The people of Minho know this apple for its resilience, but its fame never went beyond the Douro. With the rural exodus and the preference for imported apples, it almost disappeared. Now here it is, at our doorstep, a testament to perseverance. What is served is not just an apple, but a story of rescue and dedication, shared with soul in every bite.
Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Porta da Loja apple, a near-extinct variety grown by the farmers of Tibães, in the Minho region, rescued from scarcity. About 1 kg.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Minho, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Porta da Loja, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Agricultura technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
Take the first bite and taste the centuries‑old flavours of Tibães.
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