Quality and characteristics
Olive variety: The oil's quality is attributed primarily to the native Koroneiki olive, a small but aromatic and flavourful variety. Harvesting: Olives are typically harvested between late October and late January. The earliest harvests yield the highest quality oil, rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, with a fresher, more intense flavour. Extraction: The oil is produced using mechanical means and a cold extraction process, which preserves its freshness, aroma, and nutritional value. Flavour profile: Messinian olive oil is known for its intense, fresh, and sometimes slightly bitter and peppery taste, with a fruity aroma. It is a high-quality extra virgin olive oil with very low acidity and a distinctive, pure character. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): The EU has recognised the unique quality and heritage of Messinian olive oil by awarding "Kalamata PDO" status, which is exclusive to olive oil produced solely in the Messinia region.
Messinian olive oil has a rich history dating back to the Mycenaean era, and its high quality is due to the native Koroneiki olive variety and specific cultivation and extraction methods. The oil is known for its intense fruity flavour, aroma, and high antioxidant content, achieved through harvesting in late fall and early winter and using cold extraction to preserve its nutritional value. The region's reputation is solidified by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status for "Kalamata PDO" oil, which is a testament to its unique quality, provenance, and heritage.
Greece produces approximately 360,000 tons of olive oil annually, of which 75-80% is extra-virgin olive oil. Italy occupies the second position, with a share of 40-45%, and Spain the third, with a 25-30% rate of annual output in extra-virgin olive oil. This is a very commercial comparative advantage for Greek EVOO!
EXTRA, this phenomenon is unique internationally!!!
• The olive oil from Amaliada is produced from the main variety called Koroneiki, the queen of Greek varieties, which is globally recognized. It is one of the best olive oil varieties in the world. Koroneiki has a great advantage since the olives remain on the tree and are difficult to detach. Hence, during the olive gathering procedure, olives are not picked from the ground. It means that the olive oil we produce requires no deodorising.