Exploring the Finest Olive Oil in Greece: Kalamata, the Land of Ancient Meats and Heroes

🌿The Koroneki olive, grown in Kalamata, produces the finest olive oil in the world, known for its rich aroma and flavor.

🍃Early harvest olive oil, extracted from bright green olives, is more nutritious and intense in flavor.

⚙️Olives in Kalamata are harvested using two methods: shaking the trees with electric sticks or pruning the branches and using a machine to collect them.

🧪The olives are processed immediately after harvesting to ensure the freshness and preservation of their nutrients.

🌍The extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata has a fruity, fresh grass aroma and a spicy, peppery taste, representing the true essence of Greece.

When is the best time to harvest Koroneki olives for high-quality olive oil?

—The best olive oil is extracted from Koroneki olives harvested in the first three weeks when they are bright green.

How is olive oil extracted from the olives?

—There are two methods: shaking the olives out of the tree using electric sticks or pruning the branches and using a machine to collect them.

What makes Kalamata olive oil unique?

—Kalamata olive oil is known for its rich aroma, intense flavor, and fruity, fresh grass aroma, reminiscent of the land's ancient heritage.

How is the olive oil preserved and stored?

—The olive oil is stored in stainless steel tanks, ensuring its freshness and protecting it from oxygen and light.

What are the characteristics of extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata?

—Extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata has a fruity, fresh grass aroma and a spicy, peppery taste, delivering a truly authentic Greek experience.

00:06Kalamata, in the Peloponnese region of Greece, is famous for producing the finest olive oil in the world.

01:18The Koroneki olive, grown in Kalamata, is harvested from late October to late January.

01:36The olives are harvested using two methods: shaking the trees with electric sticks or pruning the branches and using a machine to collect them.

04:59The olives are immediately processed to extract the oil, preserving its freshness and nutrients.

06:00The olive oil is stored in stainless steel tanks and bottled only when needed.

08:32Extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata has a fruity, fresh grass aroma and a spicy, peppery taste, representing the true essence of Greece.