Archanes Irakleiou olive oil Ελαιόλαδο Αρχάνες Ηρακλείου
Vibrant and robust oil from historic Cretan hills, boasting grassy aromatics and a firm peppery snap.
- Type
- olive oil
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- Koroneiki
- Where
- Crete
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Full-bodied with a pronounced fruitiness reminiscent of tomato vine, green herbs, and a bold, peppery throat catch. It has a robust and lingering presence.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Purchase from specialist retailers stocking regional Cretan cooperatives in dark glass vessels.
Look for Archanes Irakleiou PDO clearly stamped on the label alongside extra virgin certification.
The rules in short
Produced around the historic hill village of Archanes near Mount Juktas from Koroneiki olives. The oil must be mechanically cold-extracted to protect natural antioxidants.
Serving ideas
- Finished over slow-simmered giant beans in tomato
- Dipped with warm, rustic country bread and sea salt
- Poured liberally over fresh summer tomato salads
Substitutes
Peza extra virgin olive oil, Kalamata extra virgin olive oil.
Cooked in
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