(Douro almond )
These Portuguese almonds come from the Casa Nava, Parada, Pesianeia, and Duro Italiano varieties. Every year, between February and March, dazzling white and pink almond blossoms cover the rugged slopes of the Upper Douro, thus announcing the end of winter and heralding the arrival of spring.
This region still produces almonds traditionally, in harmony with the people and the land. Although almonds are best grown in a hot and arid climate, the varieties grown in Douro have adapted to the colder local weather conditions. Douro almonds possess an unrivaled quality and flavor due to their exceptionally high fat and protein content.
They are sold both shelled and unshelled and in a variety of forms, from whole to slivered to ground. Douro almonds are an irreplaceable ingredient in many traditional Portuguese sweet and savory recipes.
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