Mythocia Olympia PGI Early Harvest is one of the most award-winning Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils presenting the unique characteristics of two highly-prized olive trees, Kolireiki and Koroneiki. These trees have always been existed in the sacred lands of Ancient Olympia, on the western part of Peloponnese famous for its optimal growing conditions for these two varieties, producing a rich blend in flavor and aromas. Both the delicious pairings and possible uses are limited only by your creativity and imagination.
Mythocia Olympia PGI Early Harvest
Mythocia Olympia PGI Early Harvest indulges you in a rich taste and the aromas of bitter radicchio, tomato leaves, fresh grass, fresh apple, artichoke, and herbs. Made from select groves in the region of Olympia, this early harvest EVOO has high nutritional qualities and yields a pleasant bitterness and pungency. The final result offers an intense olive fruit flavor with a distinct peppery finish.
Variety | Blend: Koroneiki - Kolireiki |
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Harvest Period | 15 October - 5 November |
Harvest Method | Mechanical means and by hand |
Extraction Method | Two-phase centrifugal , Alfa Laval |
Mass temperature | Cold extraction 24C° |
Organoleptic Report | Fruity: 5,6 Bitter : 4,3 Pungent: 4,6 |
Chemical analysis | Acidity 0,17 |
Storage | Stainless steel with nitrogen atmosphere |
Cultivation method | Conventional |
Mythocia Olympia PGI Early Harvest is ideal for finishing your dishes. It offers you and your family the benefits of a high quality extra virgin olive oil, the most valuable aspect of the Mediterranean diet. Due to its exceptional characteristics, this internationally-awarded EVOO can be a perfect match for salads, grilled chicken, pork, lamb, vegetables and fresh pasta. It is also great for dipping with bread or vegetables, red wine vinaigrette, salad greens, spicy fish dishes, sauteed or slow-roasted meat dishes.
What is PGI Olympia? PGI stands for “Protected Geographical Indication.” It means that the olives which produce this extra virgin olive oil are all grown in a specific region, in this case, Ancient Olympia. Mythocia Olympia PGI Early Harvest has been certified, according to European Union law, with the status of “Protected Geographical Indication” (PGI).
This multi award-winning EVOO offers the unique characteristics of two very important olive trees, Kolireiki and Koroneiki. They mature from mid-October until the beginning of November. The warm and stable climate, combined with the exceptional soil of our area are responsible for Mythocia Olympia PGI Early Harvest’s one of a kind taste.