Description
The Samos PGI is a extra-virgin olive oil obtained from olives of the varieties Throumbolia (90%) and Koroneiki (10%).
Production Area
The production area of the extra-virgin olive oil Samos PGI is within the administrative boundaries of the islands of Samos and Ikaria, in the Southern Aegean Islands.
Production Method
The olive gathering takes place when the fruits are ripe. The gathering method is the "beating", through which the olives fall on big nets placed at the base of the tree. Successively they are taken to the oil mill for pressing inside plastic baskets or natural bags holding 30 kg or 50 kg. The pressing of the cleaned and selected olives takes place in classic or centrifuging oil mills that guarantee the best processing conditions at a low temperature, which never surpasses 30°C. The fight against the olive fly, its main enemy, is done with attractive substances sprayed from the soil, using biologic methods without any treatment. The olive processing takes place within three days after the gathering and the oil percentage they contain equals 20%. The Samos PGI can be mixed exclusively with oils of the same kind produced under the same conditions.
Appearance and Flavour
The Samos PGI has a golden yellow colour and the sweetish taste of ripe olives.
History
The history of the extra-virgin olive oil Samos PGI is linked to the long-standing tradition of the olive tree culture in Greece, which is evidenced in historical sources and archaeological finds, giving this cultivation ancient origins.
Gastronomy
The extra-virgin olive oil is an easily perishable food that needs correct preservation in order to maintain its organoleptic characteristics intact. It is thus advisable to keep it in a cool place and away from light, at a temperature between 14°C and 18°C, away from heat sources and from products that give off particular smells. It is recommendable to consume it within four to six months after the pressing, to enjoy it in the period of highest expression of its taste. The virgin olive oil Samos PGI is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.
Marketing
The product is sold as Samos PGI. It is marketed in glass bottles holding 500 ml, 750 ml, and 1 l, and in metal tins of 3 l and 5 l.
Distinctive Features
The Samos PGI is a very well-know oil because it is produced with varieties that are traditionally cultivated in the region, with traditional cultivation practices and inside the geographically delimited area.
