Joana Barrios and Trinca Bolotas Join Hands on World Acorn Day to Bring the Countryside to the City

The wine brand Trinca Bolotas, named after the Black Alentejano Pig – a native breed and the last surviving grazing pig species in Europe, with a diet based largely on acorns – has consistently celebrated World Acorn Day over recent years. This celebration aligns with the brand's mission to revamp an often underappreciated food and to take an active role in promoting its ecological and cultural relevance.

At the event, guided by Joana Barrios, participants embarked on a journey of discovery about the acorn and the Alentejo Montado, one of Portugal’s richest and most balanced ecosystems, noted for its carbon capture capabilities and the biodiversity it sustains. The experience included an educational session, with the acorn taking center stage, culminating in a meal curated by Joana Barrios, where one of the ingredients was the superfood that inspired the initiative: the acorn.

More than a celebration, this initiative reinforces the brand's commitment to promoting responsible agricultural and forestry practices, as well as the value of natural resources. By highlighting the Alentejo Montado ecosystem and its vital role in the environmental balance, Trinca Bolotas aims to raise awareness of the importance of preserving this unique heritage, essential for future generations.

"From the Countryside to the City" is yet another initiative strengthening the movement to promote forest sustainability. With this event, the brand hopes to showcase the acorn not only as a symbol of cultural heritage but also as a sustainable resource with potential to shape the future of food and environmental preservation.