OUR Olive Oils |
The tradition in the production of olive oil spans more than five millennia in the Hellenic/Greek region. From the royal gardens of the Minoan Palace, to the competitive grounds of Ancient Olympia , to move on from authoritarian Spartan rule to impressive Byzantine control, and to settle within the imposing and majestic fortifications of:
KAMPINÀRI ESTATE - MYSTRALÏÉO ESTATE PÉTRINO ESTATE
Our olives from both Autumn and Winter Harvests are ‘Hand Picked’ |
Mastoides
This native greek olive variety is spherical in shape, with an average to low yield and a demand for good soil (deep, lime content). It can be cultivated at great heights and withstand frost. It ripens as of mid-November to late December. The leaves are of average size with a prominent central fibre on the upper surface ending in a pronounced tip. The fruit is in the shape of a tiny lemon. Oil content is 20-30%. A variety used primarily in the production of eclectic quality olive oils.
This olive variety has an average productivity, preferring average to rich soil composition. The fruit produces premium quality oil. Ripening is completed from the end of November and onwards. The tree is of average size with short shoots. The leaves are small. The fruit is round and ends in a small, lightly curved tip. Oil content is of around 24-30%.
An olive variety tolerant to dry conditions, cold and strong winds, flourishing at heights of up to 750 metres. Its yield is average, with average soil demands. The fruit is spherical without a teat. Oil content is around 25%. A significant portion of the annual yield is used in the production of table olives - large salted black olives, which are of excellent quality, delicious and with an exceptional aroma, savoury like the oil that they produce.
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