Description
The extra-virgin olive oil Viannos Irakliou Kritis PDO is obtained from olives of the Koroneiki variety.
Production Area
The production area of the extra-virgin olive oil Viannos Irakliou Kritis PDO is within the municipal area of Viannos, in the Crete region.
Production Method
The gathering of the olives takes place through the jolting of the trees using wooden sticks, and the olives fall on the special sheets placed under the olive trees. The transportation of the olives takes place with bags made of natural material that can hold 30-50 kg. The olives destined for the processing have to be free of foreign bodies, beating sticks or stains. The olive processing has to take place within three days after the gathering and is done with classic or centrifugal machines, which yet maintain a temperature that does not exceed 30°C.
Appearance and Flavour
The extra-virgin olive oil Viannos Irakliou Kritis PDO has a green-yellow colour, a fruity taste and a particular aroma.
History
The history of the extra-virgin olive oil Viannos Irakliou Kritis PDO is linked to the long-standing and deeply rooted tradition of the olive tree culture in Greece, which is evidenced in historical sources and archaeological finds, giving this cultivation ancient origins. Gastronomy
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 extra-virgin olive oil Viannos Irakliou Kritis PDO is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.
Marketing
The product is sold as Viannos Irakliou Kritis PDO. It is marketed in containers that are suitable to maintain the precious organoleptic properties.
Distinctive Features
The quality of the extra-virgin olive oil Viannos Irakliou Kritis PDO is linked to the characteristics of the Kovoneiki olives and the production method, which lend the oil excellent organoleptic properties.
