Description

Experience the pinnacle of Peloponnese olive heritage with The GRECIALS Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Sparta, Greece – 750ml e). Handcrafted in collaboration with the Spartan Union of Growers, this certified organic, single-region extra virgin olive oil is harvested from centenarian groves rooted in the sunny, mineral-rich soils surrounding ancient Sparta. The olives are picked at peak maturity and cold extracted strictly through mechanical methods on the day of harvest, ensuring optimal preservation of delicate natural polyphenols, oleic acids, and volatile aromas.

Recognized internationally with the London IOOC Gold Quality Award, The GRECIALS exemplifies artisan Greek craftsmanship. It showcases a perfectly harmonious structure where robust fruitiness meets a delicate bitterness and a lively, peppery finish—a hallmark of high-antioxidant, extra virgin purity. Bottled in an elegant, UV-filtering dark glass bottle to prevent photo-oxidation and preserve freshness, this oil is crafted for gourmet finishing, artisan dipping, raw dressings, and elevating Mediterranean cuisine.

Flavor Profile & Culinary Experience

• Aroma: Fresh, intense, and herbaceous, with evocative notes of crushed green olive leaves, wild mountain thyme, and green tomato stems.

• Texture: Rich, velvety, and smooth with a clean mouthfeel that leaves no greasy coating.

• Taste: Bold, fruity, and well-structured; opens with almond and artichoke notes, progressing to a pleasant mid-palate bitterness and finishing with a crisp, peppery tickle in the throat.

Serving Suggestions & Recipe Ideas

• Artisan Table Dipping: Pour into a shallow ceramic bowl with coarse sea salt, dried oregano, and warm rustic crusty bread or Greek pita.

• Authentic Horiatiki (Greek Salad): Drizzle generously over ripe vine tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and a block of traditional barrel-aged feta cheese.

• Seafood & Meat Finishing: Drizzle as a cold finish over charcoal-grilled sea bass, octopus tentacles, lamb cutlets, or ribeye steak straight off the embers.

• Warm Vegetable Dressing: Spoon over steamed wild greens (chorta), grilled zucchini, roasted asparagus, or warm heirloom beans with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Key Features & Product Details

• Single-Origin Sparta, Greece: Sourced directly from certified organic groves in the Spartan Peloponnese

• Award-Winning Quality: London IOOC (International Olive Oil Competition) Gold Quality Award Winner

• Cold Extraction Method: Superior category oil obtained solely through gentle mechanical extraction below 27°C

• Certified Organic: Cultivated without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or GMOs

• High Polyphenol & Antioxidant Content: Rich in natural vitamin E, oleic acids, and health-promoting biophenols

• Protective Dark Glass Bottle: 750ml UV-filtering bottle to safeguard flavor, aroma, and delicate nutrients

• Dietary Information: 100% Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, naturally Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free

• Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dark, dry place away from heat sources and direct light. Reseal tightly after each use.