Aleta, USDA Organic Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2024 Harvest, PDO Greece, 1 Lt Tin, Pack of 1

This Organic PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) extra virgin olive oil goes beyond the organic certification, as it is also certified as Single Estate Organic by the European Union, attesting to its origin, quality, and authenticity. This super specialty Single Estate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is sourced from the Messara Valley in Crete, Greece.

The olives are milled within hours of harvesting, with the produce transported in a climate-controlled process to the mill to preserve the antioxidants and high levels of phenols. The olives used are of the Koroneiki variety, also known as the "Queen of Olives," renowned for their rich, fruity aroma and characteristic peppery flavor. Each bottle and tin are individually numbered, adhering to a strictly monitored procedure.

This olive oil pairs excellently with a wide range of culinary applications, including leafy green salads, raw or steamed vegetables, broiled or grilled fish, white meat, soft cheese, pasta, pizza, soups and stews, sauces, legumes and pulses, rice pilaf or plain rice, and can be enjoyed on its own with mozzarella.

Aleta is 100% cold-extracted, from the first cold press of the Koroneiki variety olives, at the source. It is an unrefined and unfiltered olive oil of the highest quality, sourced from the family-owned estates.

This extra virgin olive oil is rich in antioxidants and minerals, attributes that are believed to contribute to a long and healthy life. The olive oil has been awarded the heart-healthy claim of the European Union under regulation EU 432/2012.

The olive oil is harvested and bottled at the source, at the Olive Estates of the Messara region in Crete, Greece. The Olive Groves of Kolymvari are situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, where the olives transcend the status of a simple agricultural product, becoming a vital ingredient in the life, culture, and cuisine of the region. The fruity aroma in this EVOO is due to the exclusive use of the "100% Messara Olive" variety.

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