Inspired by a land richly planted with olive trees and steeped in millennia of history, the Kotsonis family has been cultivating their olive trees for over four generations.
From the early 1900s, the taste of the estate's olive oil became particularly appreciated by consumers. Subsequently, the family, closely following advances in the production of quality olive oil, created the region's first mechanical and hydraulic oil press, considered the most modern for its time. This decision, a result of the Kotsonis family's love for the quality of their products, gave new impetus to both production and the development of the Estate. Since then, the family has dedicated itself to producing quality olive oil, thanks to the unique sensory qualities of the indigenous Manaki d'Argos variety.
In 2007, the Kotsonis estate evolved once more, dedicating a portion of its olive groves to organic farming, long before the widely publicized consumer craze for organic products. Thus, today, the Kotsonis family uses the most advanced extraction methods while maintaining the same objective for four generations: to respect the land by giving it the care it deserves and to obtain the best possible result.
The Peloponnese, a land of olive trees for 5,000 years, also continues to practice the famous Greek "philoxenia." If you have the opportunity, visit the Kotsonis Estate and meet Mado Kotsonis, the current manager, who will introduce you to her olive grove through the oleotourism activities offered. Booking in advance is highly recommended.
