The area
Olympia is a town located at the Peloponnese peninsula, known as the site of ancient Greece’s Olympic Games. It was here, that the athletes were crowned with olive tree wreaths, a gesture that reflected the vitality of being pure in spirit, strong in physical aspect and humble as a man, regardless of one’s achievement. Competing and winning an olive tree wreath showed that a true man does not compete for possessions, but for virtue.
The site hosts commencement and closure of the Olympic Games ceremonies.
According to mythology, Hercules planted an olive tree in the local temple of Hera, after completing his 12 labors. It was known as the “callistefanos olive tree”, from which the wraths were made, the greatest distinction for each athlete.
These olive groves and their fruits are our precious heritage.
Olympia and Olive Oil
Olympia historically produces a unique Extra Virgin Olive Oil combining Koroneiki & Kollyreiki olive varieties, with unique aroma rich in polyphenols with pepperish taste, combined by notes of fresh grass, tomato and artichoke.
Olympia PGI EVOO is ideal for everyday use, both for cooking and finishing dishes with fish, pesto, eggs, mayonnaise, or salad greens.
Although special yearly conditions may contribute to a slightly different result, the generic characteristics of the PGI Olympia EVOO are shown in this chart:
PGI Olympia Specifications
- Variety: Koroneiki 90% – Kolyreiki 10%
- Harvested by hand or picking machines
- Transportation in plastic containers of up to 50 kg
- Processing in mills within max. 24 hours from harvest.
- Extraction Method: centrifugal, cold extraction in less than 30°C (27-28°C)
- Organoleptic Elements – Fruity, clear scent.
- Color: Bright yellowish-green
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