Description
The Vorios Mylopotamos Rethymnis Kritis PDO is an extra-virgin olive oil obtained from the olives of the varieties Koroneiki (at least 90%) and Hondrolia (10%).
Production Area
The production area of the extra-virgin olive oil Vorios Mylopotamos Rethymnis Kritis PDO is within the administrative boundaries of the municipal areas of Angeliana, Agia, Achlades, Erfi, Melidoni, Panormos, Perama, Prines, Roumeli, Sisses, Skepasti, Skouloufia in the prefecture of Rethymno, in the Crete region.
Production Method
the gathering of the olives takes place using small combs or wooden sticks. The gathered olives are transported to the oil mill for pressing inside plastic baskets or natural bags holding 30 kg or 50 kg. The pressing of the olives, which are cleaned from gathering residues (they need to be 95% intact), takes place in classic or centrifuging oil mills that guarantee the best processing conditions at a low temperature, which never surpasses 30°C. The processing of the olives takes place within three days after the gathering. The fight against the olive fly, its main enemy, is done with attractive substances sprayed from the soil, using biologic methods without any treatment.
Appearance and Flavour
the extra-virgin olive oil Vorios Mylopotamos Rethymnis Kritis PDO has a golden yellow colour and a mild and fruity taste.
History
The history of the extra-virgin olive oil Vorios Mylopotamos Rethymnis Kritis PDO 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 extra-virgin olive oil Vorios Mylopotamos Rethymnis Kritis PDO is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean diet.
Marketing
The product is commercialised as Vorios Mylopotamos Rethymnis Kritis PDO. It is marketed in dark or transparent glass bottles holding 250 ml, 500 ml, 750 ml, and 1 l, or in metal tins of 1 l, 3 l and 5 l.
Distinctive Features
The gathering of the olives takes place from November through January, and they are pressed with mechanical means at a temperature lower than 27°C. The low temperature makes it possible to maintain taste, flavour and all nutritional components. The olive oil Vorios Mylopotamos Rethymnis Kritis PDO is a product with a high nutritional value and low acidity; its fresh and natural flavour make it an ideal product to be served with salads and other gastronomic preparations.
