Description

Bring the ancient olive-growing heritage of Crete to your table with Kolymvari Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Product of Greece – 1 Litre e). Sourced from the renowned coastal and hillside groves of Kolymvari in northwestern Crete—an area internationally acclaimed for producing exceptional Mediterranean olive oil—this premium selection represents traditional Greek craftsmanship. Handled with care from harvest to mill, the olives are processed solely through cold mechanical extraction below 27°C, preserving their naturally low acidity, rich oleic acid content, and aromatic integrity without chemicals or heat processing.

Kolymvari Gold delivers an authentic Greek culinary experience, characterized by a smooth, fruit-forward profile that bridges fresh green fruitiness with a pleasant, lingering peppery sensation. Packaged in a traditional 1-litre dark green glass bottle to safeguard delicate antioxidants from light degradation and oxidation, it serves as an indispensable centerpiece for wholesome home cooking. Whether drizzled over classic horiatiki salads, blended into velvety dips, or used to finish grilled meats and fish, it adds genuine Mediterranean character to every meal.

Flavor Profile & Culinary Experience

• Aroma: Fresh, vibrant, and grassy with subtle hints of wild herbs, green tomato leaves, and artichoke.

• Texture: Rich, velvety, and smooth on the palate with a clean, light finish that never feels greasy.

• Taste: Balanced and harmonious; opens with fruity ripe olive notes and light herbal sweetness, progressing to a pleasant, delicate bitterness and finishing with a characteristic peppery warmth.

Serving Suggestions & Recipe Ideas

• Artisan Table Dipping: Pour into a shallow ceramic saucer with flaked sea salt, crushed oregano, and freshly cracked black pepper; serve with warm sourdough or crusty Greek bread.

• Authentic Greek Salads (Horiatiki): Drizzle liberally over ripe vine tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and creamy feta cheese.

• Grilled Seafood & Meats: Drizzle raw over charcoal-grilled whole sea bass, octopus, souvlaki skewers, or roasted lamb chops just before serving.

• Warm Vegetable Drizzle: Spoon over steamed greens (chorta), roasted Mediterranean vegetables, warm gigante beans, or hearty lentil soups.

Key Features & Product Details

• Cretan Heritage Sourcing: Originates from the celebrated olive groves of Kolymvari, Chania, Crete

• Cold Extraction Method: Superior category oil obtained solely through gentle mechanical methods at low temperatures

• Unrefined First Press: Retains natural polyphenols, vitamin E, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats

• UV-Protective Glass Bottle: 1-litre dark glass preserves delicate flavors and shields against light oxidation

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

• Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry, dark cupboard away from direct heat and light. Natural clouding may occur below 7°C; it will return to liquid clarity at room temperature without affecting quality.