Cereja de São Julião-Portalegre

These cherries have a unique, dark black color and an unmistakable flavor characterized by a delicate sweetness. The São Julião cherry is the fruit of the Bravo cherry varietal, and it is native to the Portalegre district of Portugal.

The trees bear fruit in the months of November, February, April, and July. The cherries are harvested directly from the tree and placed in wooden baskets specially designed not to damage the soft berries. This delicately sweet fruit is round in shape with an elongated stalk. São Julião cherries are usually eaten fresh, either after meals as a dessert or as a snack throughout the day, but they can also be used to make various desserts and fruit jams.