OUR SELECTION OF OILS, OLIVES & OLIVE PASTES
Olive oil is extracted from the fruit of the olive tree, Olea europaea, a plant of the Oleaceae family cultivated in Crete since 3000 BC.
In ancient Greek culture, the olive tree was a sacred plant.
Thanks to the Greeks and Phoenicians, olive cultivation spread throughout the
Mediterranean basin, and thus for Greece, olive oil is an indispensable part of the national tradition.
When one thinks of Greek olives, the most famous black-purple Kalamata olives immediately come to mind, with their elongated shape and juicy flesh, characterised by a unique taste and unmistakable bitter flavour.
They are one of the oldest Greek varieties, undisputed queens of the table in Greece and a product of excellence for tables all over the world, a symbol of quality and good food.
But the green, fleshy soft and sweet-tasting
Greek olives are by no means to be underestimated.
From both these qualities of olives, excellent olive pastes are produced, delicious to accompany gastronomic dishes.
PRECIOUS KORONEIKI OLIVE OIL
WITH 23K GOLD FLAKES
EXCELLENT GREEK OLIVE OIL
Greek olive oil has been an integral part of
Greek health care and diet for millennia. For the past 6,000 years, people have been eating domesticated olives and pressing the drupes for oil.
In ancient times, olive oil was used for other functions besides food.
The oil was widely used in medicine because it was useful for many types of treatment.
Hippocrates, the greatest physician of antiquity, systematically used it on his patients.
In addition to medicine, the use of oil was widespread as a cosmetic and for sacred rituals.
Even today, olive oil is an important product in Greece, with considerable economic, social and cultural significance.
According to experts, olive oil produced in
Greece is distinguished by its special flavour, being very rich in organoleptic substances and vitamins.
The 23 k edible gold, produced in accordance with the highest standards of hygiene and safety, further enhances this already highly prized oil and it is hypoallergenic, gluten-free, copper- free and suitable for use in kosher and halal cuisine.
TREASURE OF ELAIS – EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
LIMITED EDITION
EXCELLENT GREEK OLIVE OIL
According to mythological tradition, Elais, daughter of Aniou and Dorippe, was the patroness of olive oil and transformed everything she touched into this precious product.
The fruit of the olive tree has been an essential element of Mediterranean culture since antiquity. Indeed, as far back as Minoan times, olive fruit was already being processed to produce olive oil, which was stored in clay ‘pithos’ and amphorae that were often transported to the Aegean islands and central Greece.
Building on this important heritage, TREASURE OF ELAIS is an extra virgin olive oil made from Manaki and Koroneiki variety olives, the two best qualities of olives, all handpicked and cold-pressed.
Manaki is an olive variety grown mainly in Lygourio or Ligourio, a small Greek town located in the centre of the prefecture of Argolis in the Peloponnese, built at the foot of Mount
Arachnaion at a height of 370 metres, near the ancient theatre of Epidaurus. The olive oil produced is sweeter than that of most other olive varieties and gives the dish a special colour.
The Koroneiki olive is instead described as the “Queen” of olives. The harvesting of these olives starts early, when they are still unripe, small and green. The unripe olives are the reason why the olive oil is of low acidity and at the same time rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. Olive oil produced from olives of the Koroneiki variety is rich and balanced, with a smooth texture and a slightly spicy and bitter flavour.
This guarantees a product of the highest quality. Two of the most valuable Greek olive varieties, with high nutritional value, a rich fruity flavour with hints of citrus, flowers, herbs and tomato leaves, combined with the purity and quality of the olives make TREASURE OF ELAIS an olive oil with a strong green colour with a golden accent and an exquisite taste that is worth trying and leaves a pleasant, velvety mouthfeel.
PREMIUM EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
EXCELLENT GREEK OLIVE OIL
Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a natural source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that defends the body against the aging process by protecting against the formation of free radicals.
Because of this property, it is considered the “beauty vitamin”.
Extra virgin olive oil is defined as having an acidity level of less than 0.8% and is extracted using only “cold” techniques, i.e. at temperatures below 28 degrees, which is necessary to maintain its characteristics intact.
PREMIUM extra virgin olive oil is of a higher category, produced in Greece by the first cold extraction method at low temperatures and is controlled at all stages of the production process, from the field to the packaging.
The benefits of consuming high quality extra virgin olive oil are numerous.
Having stated that the quality of Greek oil is recognised worldwide, we now need to know which crop is the most popular.
The answer is simple: Koroneiki.
Koroneiki is the most popular native olive tree in the Peloponnese for the production of high quality olive oil. Its name comes from the nearby town of Koroni in Messinia.
The result is a world-renowned extra virgin olive oil with excellent properties, characterised by a green fruitiness of good complexity and medium intensity. The typical aromas of the Koroneiki variety predominate, namely artichoke, olive leaf and, in the background, tomato and its leaf and lemon. The bitterness and spiciness are medium to light in intensity and very well balanced. The finish is very clean, not greasy, as befits a high quality extra virgin olive oil.
BIO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
EXCELLENT GREEK BIO OLIVE OIL
Pénélope Zagoras Selection bio extra virgin olive oil is produced with organic processes by the method of first cold extraction and is obtained from the best and most important olive variety in Greece, the Koroneiki variety.
Organic extra virgin olive oil is the correct definition for the olive oil produced with organic processes, in accordance with EU regulations.
This means firstly that the olives have been cultivated without any chemical-synthetic fertilizers, plant protection products, and soil herbicides.
At all stages of production, from olive crop to the bottling, are not used chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, thus maintaining all the valuable components of natural olive juice.
Organoleptic characteristics of Koroneiki variety: fruity flavor, pleasant taste, strong aroma and superb color.
GREEN EARLY HARVEST VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
EXCELLENT GREEK OLIVE OIL
The “Green” bottle contains an exclusive and precious extra virgin olive oil, obtained from the hand harvesting of Koroneiki olives at the beginning of the season, when they are still green, in order to produce the precious “early harvest” oil, known in Greece as “agoureleo” and from a milling carried out in a very short time, which is of great importance to obtain an extra virgin oil of excellent quality and to give it fragrance and structure.
This oil comes from the fertile regions of the Peloponnese, particularly Messinia, Kalamata and Olympus.
The excellent quality of this complex and refined oil, with its strong and enveloping flavour, low acidity and very high level of antioxidants is due not only to the ideal climatic conditionsbut also to the centuries-old experience of the growers, who in the Peloponnese have handed down techniques and knowledge from generation to generation.
This oil is recommended for all those who want a product with an intense fruity taste, a fragrant extra virgin, tingling in the throat, but never too aggressive.
BIO KALAMATA OLIVES
EXCELLENT KALAMATA OLIVES
The most well-known Greek olives are Kalamata olives that only cultivated in Peloponnese and west Central Greece since Ancient Greek times.
Kalamata olives trees grow under the amazing Greek sun, have large leaves thus absorb more sunshine compared to other types of olive trees around the world and have a great number of nutritional benefits.
Being one of the world’s healthiest food, Kalamata olives contain a high volume of vitamins, provide a good source of minerals and are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.
Rich and fruity flavor.
Tight and shiny skin.
Strong taste and unique texture.
BIO KALAMATA OLIVES PITTED
EXCELLENT KALAMATA OLIVES PITTED
Kalamata olive variety is the most well-known Greek olive. The farmers pick kalamata olives from November until December every year.
Kalamata olives trees grow under the amazing Greek sun, have large leaves thus absorb more sunshine compared to other types of olive trees around the world and have a great number of nutritional benefits.
Being one of the world’s healthiest food, Kalamata olives contain a high volume of vitamins, provide a good source of minerals and are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.
PITTED
The popular Greek Kalamata olives pitted. Perfect for salads, dips, fingerfoods and appetizers of Mediterranean diet.
GIANT KALAMATA OLIVES
EXCELLENT KALAMATA OLIVES
Black olives are considered by doctors and nutritionists to be one of the healthiest foods in the world. This is because they are high in sodium and high in healthy fats, as well as being a natural antioxidant. Kalamata olives, the most famous of Greek olives, are known for their excellent quality, colour and flavour. These olives are of the ‘giant’ type.
It is possible to discern the perfection of nature in this fruit, as it has a dark purple-black colour, a beautiful almond shape, a smooth, turgid and glossy skin, fleshy and never mushy, a complex and deep fruity taste, slightly smoky and almost vinous and a dense nutritional content.
These incredible olives are a great addition to any dish! To fully appreciate them:
– Serve at room temperature.
– Add to most salads.
– Bake and cook for a wonderful taste and texture.
BIO GREEN OLIVES PITTED
EXCELLENT GREEN OLIVES
Pénélope Zagora Selection olives, a very popular type of green olive, are fermented over several months to develop their rich flavour.
These green olives are selected for the best possible taste and crisp texture. They’ll add a pop of green colour to any drink or dish and bring new savours flavours to your plates.
BIO GREEN OLIVES PITTED
EXCELLENT GREEN OLIVES PITTED
The most well-known Greek green olives that only cultivated in Peloponnese and west Central Greece since Ancient Greek times.
Green olives trees grow under the amazing Greek sun, have large leaves thus absorb more sunshine compared to other types of olive trees around the world and have a great number of nutritional benefits.
Being one of the world’s healthiest food, green olives contain a high volume of vitamins, provide a good source of minerals and are rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.
Rich and fruity flavor
Tight and shiny skin
Strong taste and unique texture
PITTED
The popular Greek green olives pitted.
Perfect for salads, dips, fingerfoods and appetizers of Mediterranean diet.
BIO KALAMATA OLIVE PASTE
EXCELLENT OLIVE PASTE
Kalamata olive paste is a natural olive product that comes from pitted and ground Kalamata olives.
Classic fingerfood from the Greek Mediterranean diet.
Smooth texture, natural flavour and distinctive taste.
A great dip for bread, sandwiches, crackers or vegetables.
BIO GREEN OLIVE PASTE
EXCELLENT GREEN OLIVE PASTE
Green olive paste is a natural green olive product that comes from pitted and ground olives.
It is a tasty Mediterranean appetizer with balanced flavour.
The green olive paste consists of Greek green olives, while extra virgin olive oil, are combined harmoniously.
Classic finger food from the Greek Mediterranean diet.
Smooth texture, natural flavour and distinctive taste.
A great dip for bread, sandwiches, crackers or vegetables.
OLIVE PASTE
OLIVE BRUSCHETTA WITH RED PEPPER, CARROT, CAPER AND GRAPE MUST
This preservative-free olive bruschetta is made with red peppers, carrots, capers, grape must and spices in extra virgin olive oil.
It’s a perfect condiment for almost every dish: sandwiches, toasted baguette, pasta sauce, eggs, and more.
ARTICHOKE TAPENADE PASTE
EXCELLENT ARTICHOKE TAPENADE
Cream made from finely ground artichoke hearts.
High quality, high yield.
Ready to use.
Suitable for preparing first and second courses as well as savoury pastries.