Biogea - Extra virgin organic olive oil Manaki (Fresh harvest November 2024)

Fresh harvest November 2024 !!!

A very special extra virgin organic olive oil of the Manaki variety. The oil is pure variety.

Vangelis, our producer, has been cultivating olive trees for over 50 years, in the third generation, and produces high quality olive oils. The olive trees grow in a hilly landscape in Kranidi / Argolis on the Peloponnese, so they benefit from the microclimate of the nearby sea.

For our organic extra virgin olive oil of the famous, regional olive variety MANAKI, hand-picked organic olives are cold-extracted in the traditional way within a few hours of harvesting.

Typical of MANAKI organic olive oil is its mild, fruity taste, with classic olive grove aromas and a slight grassy note.

This olive variety is also so unique because it only thrives in very specific areas. Only in areas with the right microclimate can the Manaki variety be cultivated with the corresponding yield. This is why the total production from this variety is relatively low. Several attempts have been made to plant this tree in other parts of Greece, but only in a few isolated cases have they been successful and productive in the long term.

It can be used for cooking but also "pure", e.g. on cooked vegetables or potatoes! Or add a few drops to every spoonful of lentils or soup.

Storage - a few tips

Light: The most important thing to start with: don't buy oils that are filled in transparent bottles, regardless of the fact that they may look great. Don't put the dark bottle or canister under any kind of lamp in the kitchen either. There should always be a dark place for oil that has been produced with a lot of effort!

Temperature: it should be cool. Canister: always close tightly. Oxygen is not good for the oil, so please always make sure that the container is well sealed. This preserves the aromas for longer and prevents the oxidation process from accelerating.