The terroir:
SOIL: Clay-rich, at 180 meters above sea level
CLIMATE: Extremely dry and very hot year
HARVEST: Olives hand-picked between October 5 and 10, 2024, to protect the 200-year-old olive trees, and brought to the mill every 6 hours. Once extracted, the oil is immediately filtered to preserve its quality.The olive grove
In the heart of the Valley of Olympia, the cradle of Olympism, stand traditional olive groves, witnesses of an inestimable cultural and natural heritage. These centuries-old trees, nourished by the waters of the Alpheios and Kladeos rivers, flourish in an ideal Mediterranean climate, offering olives of exceptional quality. The agricultural practices, passed down from generation to generation, respect the authenticity and purity of this natural treasure. Local varieties such as "Koroneiki" and "Kolireiki" or "Olympia" (Nemoutiana), recently rediscovered and saved, are carefully cultivated to produce an extra virgin olive oil with an incomparable taste. Each olive is hand-picked in order to preserve the integrity of the tree, and embody the commitment to excellence and sustainable development.
Could it be that olive oil from Olympia is one of the best examples of our universal heritage?
Ad Olivetum PGI Olympia
On the nose, this early harvest oil reveals notes of freshly cut grass, artichoke, green tomato, and even asparagus.
On the palate, it opens fresh and rounded, with a softer, less vegetal character that brings out mild, low-bitterness flavors, creating a very pleasant whole.
The tasting finishes with a sustained peppery kick reminiscent of wild arugula, which quickly fades when the olive oil is combined with food.