People often talk about Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil but what is a “real” Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil and what is the food that we can pair it with? Perhaps the answer is difficult because most of the times we just “buy extra virgin olive oil” without particular thought given to its tastes, its characteristics or benefits. But here at Papadopoulos Olive Oil Mill, we are changing that, and we think that you are as well, if you’re familiar with our collection of award-winning Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oils, all produced in Ancient Olympia. Early Harvest EVOO is of a high quality product because when the olives are still green (unripe) they possess a high content on phenols and intense fruity and bitter flavors. Thus, it is very important to correctly pair this olive oil with the food of your choice. Extra virgin olive oil pairing can truly enhance a dish and make everything even more delicious and healthier at the same time.
Our collection of EVOOs is focused on Early Harvest Organic and Conventional, monovarieties and blends or Agrumato and Flavored that we produce so you can use them in every kind of kitchen. The main distinguishing characteristic you will discover is how the flavour of these EVOOS varies in intensity of bitterness, spiciness or fruitiness.The EVOOs you choose to pair should act in harmony, and not in contrast. It should not be any stronger than the food you choose. So a light extra virgin olive oil goes with a light food, a more intense strong one goes with foods with greater body.
Omphacium Collection
Omphacium Collection revives the ancient methods of Hippocrates for the production of Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil and direct milling at room temperature which he used in medicine. The greek name “om-pha-ki-non” ‘’Omphacium’’ was given to the olive oil by Hippocrates due to the fact that it was made from unripe olives. It is a Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil rich in phenols, especially oleocanthal, the most important of all phenols, which is proven to have many health benefits.
We are grateful to share these extremely healthy extra virgin olive products with you while your body will enjoy high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which act as a stress reduction, weight management, and even boosts the immune system. This Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil is of low yield which makes this product rare and precious. It is a collection of a limited quantity and it comes in numbered bottles depending on each year’s harvest.
Mythocia Early Harvest Collection
Mythocia Early Harvest Collection was born in the land of Ancient Olympia in selected olive groves and it boasts a number of awards as the best Mythocia PGI Olympia Early Harvest. It is a collection which presents local early harvest varieties either in monovariety or blend editions. The PGI Olympia is the most winning-award EVOO of all PGIs, in Greece.
We are grateful to share this extremely thIn intensely olive fruity and pleasant in bitterness and pungency Early Harvest Collection, while you will definitely distinguish a hint of peppery finish.
Mythocia Classic Collection
Mythocia Classic Collection consists of an Extra Virgin Olive Oil made strictly from selected groves in the region of Elis. Our location, the west part of Peloponnese, has optimal growing conditions for these local varieties, producing a monovariety or blend editions of high quality that is sure to stay unforgettable. A collection especially smooth, mild and elegant in flavor, yet rich in slight bitterness and fruitiness.
Mythocia Flavored Collection
Searching always for new challenges Papadopoulos Olive Oil Mill inspired a collection of flavored EVOO. Mythocia Flavored Collection is produced by using Koroneiki variety of the region of Olympia, combined with fresh fruit and organic essential oils of the highest quality strictly free from harmful substances. Its production takes place in our own state-of-the-art olive oil mill.
Mythocia Chef's Collection
Papadopoulos Olive Oil Mill, is launching a new collection of EVOOs aiming to cover the needs of mass food service. Mythocia Chef’s Collection is our own signature of EVOOs, produced with love and utmost care exclusively for food professionals. All olives are harvested from strictly selected groves, and are processed the same day in our own olive press. As our ancestors did in ancient times, we still continue to recognize EVOO as the healthiest ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet. It is a true chef’s delight and suitable for all kind of cuisines.